Premises Liability / Slip and Fall

Premises Liability is the term used when another person or business is responsible for injuries caused by the negligent, dangerous design or upkeep of property.  The following are examples:

  • Slip and Fall Accidents
  • Slippery surfaces due to wetness, icy or uneven floors
  • Poorly maintained, negligently repaired or broken pavements
  • Dangerous Stairs / Defective Elevators / Unsafe Escalators
  • Construction / Workplace Accidents due to equipment failure, dangerous ladders & broken scaffolding and the general failure to provide adequate training or functioning safety equipment
  • Businesses are obligated to provide a safe place for customers and their employees.  

Slip and fall are common accidents that occur because of a dangerous or hazardous condition on someone else’s property. It can occur inside or outside a building and can lead to a simple sprain to a catastrophic injury or even death.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured, you need the help of the Dr. Shezad Malik Law Firm, call 817-255-4001 today to speak to the Medical Doctor-Attorney.

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