You are having a relaxing stroll on the sidewalks of your city and you suddenly slipped and fell because of a slippery substance on the road. The accident has caused you injury, resulting into pain and suffering and loss time at work. Getting injured because of the negligence of another party is one of the most tragic things that can happen to you. This is especially true for slip and fall accidents, because property owners are legally obligated to ensure the safety of their premises to avoid accidents and injuries. Failure to do so may result into premises liability claims.

Common causes of outdoor slip and fall
Slip and fall accidents can happen indoors or outdoors. For indoors, the most common causes are defective railings, stairs, escalators, elevators, and slippery substances. For outdoors, slippery substances and objects that may trip you are also common.

Snow and Ice: Snow and ice can be slippery, especially if the person walking on the area is not mindful of them. It is best to maintain and clean the surroundings to avoid slip and fall accidents caused by snow and ice.

Water: One of the most obvious causes of slip and fall accidents outside is water, as it makes the area slippery. There are also instances where the use of inadequate footwear can result into limited traction and slip and fall accidents.

Trash and debris: Pieces of trash, such as the comical banana peel, can also result into a slip and fall. Debris in the area, such as piles of leaves, may also be a danger to unsuspecting pedestrians. Cleaning the area and removing possible obstructions is a good way to prevent these things from triggering accidents.

Uneven surfaces: The design, maintenance, and materials used in constructing the area may also be factors in slip and fall accidents. Uneven surfaces, such as potholes and cracks, may trip those who are walking in the premises.

Poor lighting: Sometimes, obstructions and slippery substances are easy to avoid, but pedestrians may still find it hard to even detect them if the lighting in the area is inadequate. They may not see the obstructions and trip on them. They may not be aware of the presence of slippery substances and carelessly walk through the area, resulting into slip and fall accidents, and worse, injuries.