1. Slick or Slippery Floors

• Spills and Leaks – Uncleaned liquid spills in grocery stores, restaurants, and shopping malls create hazardous conditions.
• Recently Mopped or Waxed Floors – Improperly dried floors or a failure to put up wet floor signs can cause accidents.
• Oily or Greasy Surfaces – Restaurants, commercial kitchens, and industrial sites often have greasy floors that increase the risk of slipping.

2. Uneven Flooring and Poor Maintenance

• Broken or Loose Tiles – Cracked flooring can cause serious trip hazards.
• Warped or Unstable Flooring – Aged flooring that shifts or creaks increases the risk of falls.
• Unmarked Steps and Unexpected Drops – Property owners must clearly mark height changes to prevent falls.

3. Torn, Loose, or Frayed Carpeting

• Unsecured Rugs and Carpets – Loose rugs in hotels, businesses, and offices create tripping hazards.
• Worn-Out Carpeting – Torn or frayed carpet increases the risk of trips and falls.

4. Icy, Snowy, or Slippery Walkways

• Uncleared Ice or Snow – Property owners in Kansas have a duty to clear sidewalks, parking lots, and walkways.
• Failure to Apply Salt or Sand – Businesses must apply anti-slip treatments during winter weather.

5. Poor Lighting in Stairwells, Parking Lots, and Walkways

• Dimly Lit Staircases – Insufficient lighting increases fall risks on stairways.
• Dark Parking Garages and Walkways – Uneven pavement becomes dangerous when poor lighting prevents visibility.

6. Uneven Steps and Hidden Defects

• Unstable or Uneven Steps – Broken stairs can cause a serious fall.
• Missing or Loose Handrails – Stairwells must have secure handrails for support.
• Unmarked Construction Areas – Property owners must warn visitors about construction zones.

7. Improper Stacking in Retail Stores

• Falling Merchandise – Improperly stacked products in big-box stores like Walmart and Lowe's can fall and injure shoppers.
• Overloaded Shelves – Heavy items should be secured properly to prevent falling objects.

1. Broken Bones & Fractures

Common in falls involving hard surfaces, often leading to long-term mobility issues.

2. Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)

Falls can result in concussions or permanent brain damage, impacting memory, motor function, and cognition.

3. Spinal Cord Injuries & Paralysis

Severe falls can cause nerve damage, chronic pain, or paralysis, requiring extensive medical treatment.

4. Soft Tissue Injuries

Includes muscle strains, ligament tears, and deep bruising, which can cause long-lasting pain and require rehabilitation.

5. Hip & Knee Injuries

Especially dangerous for older adults, hip fractures can lead to permanent disability.

6. Shoulder, Arm, and Wrist Injuries

When people try to break their fall, they often suffer shoulder dislocations, rotator cuff tears, broken wrists, or arm fractures. These injuries may require surgery, immobilization, or extensive physical therapy.

7. Wrongful Death

Slip and fall accidents, especially involving head trauma, spinal cord injuries, or severe fractures, can lead to fatal complications. If a loved one has died due to a dangerous property condition, the surviving family may pursue a wrongful death lawsuit to recover funeral costs, loss of income, and emotional damages.