Slips, Trips, and Falls in Stores and Businesses: Your Legal Rights

Why Retail Slip and Fall Accidents Happen

Retail stores, restaurants, and commercial properties experience constant foot traffic. When businesses prioritize speed or profits over safety, dangerous conditions can quickly lead to serious injuries. Slip and fall accidents in commercial settings are among the most common—and most preventable—causes of injury.

Buckeye Law Group represents individuals injured in stores, malls, grocery stores, restaurants, and other public spaces across Ohio.

Common Hazards in Commercial Properties

Business owners have a duty to regularly inspect their premises and correct hazards before customers are harmed.

Floor and Aisle Hazards

• Spilled liquids or leaking refrigeration units
• Products dropped in aisles
• Grease or food residue in restaurants
• Recently cleaned floors without caution signage

Entryway Dangers

• Rainwater or snow tracked inside
• Slippery mats that slide or curl
• Cracked entry tiles or thresholds

Parking Lot and Exterior Risks

• Potholes or uneven pavement
• Poor lighting in parking areas
• Ice buildup during winter months

Proving Negligence in a Commercial Slip and Fall Case

To succeed in a slip and fall claim against a business, your legal team must demonstrate that the business failed to take reasonable steps to prevent the accident.

Evidence may include:

• Surveillance video footage
• Incident reports
• Cleaning and inspection logs
• Employee testimony
• Photos of the hazard

Timing is critical, as video footage and records may be erased or lost quickly.

Compensation Available to Slip and Fall Victims

Injured victims may be entitled to compensation for:

• Medical expenses and rehabilitation
• Lost income and reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Permanent disability or mobility limitations

Why Insurance Companies Push Back

Businesses and insurers often argue that:

• The hazard was obvious
• The victim wasn’t paying attention
• The dangerous condition just occurred

An experienced attorney can challenge these defenses with evidence and expert testimony.

Get Legal Help After a Slip and Fall Injury

If you were injured in a slip and fall accident at a business or commercial property, do not assume the property owner is not responsible. These cases are fact-driven and require immediate investigation.

Contact Buckeye Law Group today to discuss your case and learn your legal options:
https://www.buckeyeaccidentattorneys.com/#ContactUs

We are ready to stand up for your rights and pursue the compensation you deserve.