Crooked Concrete Slip and Fall

Often, when people encounter uneven or crooked concrete, they do not think much of it. However, uneven or crooked concrete can pose a significant safety risk. Just one misstep on a crooked parking lot, sidewalk, or pathway can result in severe injuries that impact your life not only physically, but also emotionally and financially.

Note that we previously wrote about types of injury that happen on property. Slip and fall injuries on cracked and crooked concrete is an example.

If you were injured after slipping and falling on uneven concrete, it is vital that you understand your legal rights. Depending on the circumstances of your case, you may be eligible for compensation for your injuries and related damages.

The dangers of crooked concrete

Uneven concrete might seem harmless, except for being a site for sore eyes. Unfortunately, crooked concrete can pose a significant risk. When concrete becomes uneven due to tree roots, ageing, or soil shift, it creates unexpected trip hazards. Even a slight elevation difference can lead to a serious fall.

Slip and fall accidents due to crooked concrete can cause several severe injuries, including;

• Head and brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Knee and shoulder injuries
• Sprains and strains
• Fractures
• Bruises and lacerations
• Soft tissue damage
• Back and neck injuries

The impact of these injuries can be long-term. Often, on top of the physical pain and suffering, and worsened prior injuries victims are left dealing with significant medical bills, lost wages due to missed work, loss of earning capacity, and emotional distress.

Common locations where crooked concrete accidents happen

Slip and fall accidents involving crooked concrete can occur almost anywhere. Here are some of the most common places where these accidents happen;

• Sidewalks
• Parking lots
• Apartment complexes
• Office buildings
• Store entrances and shopping centers

In Texas, Illinois, and North Carolina, both private and public property owners have a legal duty to maintain safe conditions for those who may visit their premises. If unsafe conditions, such as uneven concrete, result in a slip and fall, the owner or responsible party may be held liable for the victim’s injuries and damages.

Liability in crooked concrete slip and fall cases

After a slip and fall accident occurs due to crooked concrete, liability may not be as straightforward as you might think. To recover compensation, you must prove that the property owner or responsible party knew or should have known about the dangerous condition and failed to take reasonable steps to fix it or warn visitors.

Usually, the person or entity responsible for maintaining the property can be held accountable if their negligence caused or contributed to the accident. Depending on the specifics of the case, potentially liable parties in a crooked concrete slip and fall case might include;

• Property owners
• Managers
• Tenants
• Municipalities or local governments

To succeed in a crooked concrete slip and fall accident case, you must show that;

• The defendant knew or should have known about the dangerous condition
• They neglected to take reasonable measures to fix the hazard or alert visitors
• The hazard caused your injury

Recoverable Damages

If you succeed in proving your case, you might be eligible to recover compensation for, among others;

• Medical expenses (past and future)
• Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Out-of-pocket expenses related to your injury

To increase your chances of recovering the compensation you deserve, you should consider hiring a personal injury lawyer.