What To Do If You Slip and Fall On a Wet Floor

When you are on someone else’s property, the owner or the manager has a legal duty to keep their premises in a safe condition.  If a hazardous condition is known, warning signs should be placed.  One common situation that causes many slip and fall accidents is a wet floor.  We have all seen the yellow sign warning “wet floor.” However, what if a store owner or manager failed to put this sign to warn of the dangerous wet condition?

There are many reasons for a wet floor, such as ice, snow, rain, or cleaning. Whatever the reason for a floor being wet and slippery, if you slip and fall as a result of a wet floor and suffer serious injuries, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. However, these cases are often complex and difficult to prove. As such, it is in your best interest to hire a New York slip and fall attorney who is knowledgeable and experienced in this area of law to protect your legal rights and help you hold the responsible parties accountable.

Factors to Consider When Proving a Wet Floor Slip and Fall Case

In order to successfully prove your case and seek compensation for your injuries, there are certain factors you need to consider first. Some of these factors are discussed below.

How slippery was the floor?

One factor you must prove in order to win your case is that the property owner was negligent by leaving a wet floor, or created the slippery condition.  Just because the floor was wet does not necessarily mean that the owner was negligent.  You need to prove that the floor was wet and reasonably slippery and the owner or manager had knowledge of the condition.

What caused the floor to be slippery?

Another factor that you need to consider is the reason why the floor was slippery. If possible, you should determine the reason for the wet floor before you leave the scene of the accident. You should also take pictures and obtain contact information for any witnesses to your fall.

How long had the floor been wet and slippery before you fell?

Another important factor that you need to prove in order to win your wet floor slip and fall case is that the property owner knew or should have reasonably known about the unreasonably slippery wet floor that caused your accident. The longer the floor was wet, the more likely it is that you will be able to prove the owner’s negligence and win your case.

We Can Help You 

When you are seriously injured in a wet floor slip and fall accident, you need to hire an experienced personal injury attorney to protect your legal rights. The New York slip and fall accident attorneys at Gersowitz Libo & Korek P.C. have more than 40 years of experience and knowledge to aggressively fight for your rights and get you the full extent of monetary compensation that you deserve for the injuries that you have suffered.

To schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our New York slip and fall accident attorneys, please call 1-800-529-9997.