Who is liable for a slip and fall accident in a casino, parking lot, or garage?

Slips and falls are the leading cause of injury in hotels, casinos, and public buildings. A lawyer can protect your rights as a client in case of an injury.

Who is liable for a slip and fall accident on casino property? What responsibilities do hotel and casino managers have to protect guest and worker safety within their establishments and on their property? During the winter months many people in Kansas, Missouri, and Texas visit casinos. In addition to fun and excitement, they may unknowingly place themselves at risk for slip and fall injuries. These slips, trips, and falls can occur on slippery pavement, icy sidewalks, or within parking garages as they walk to and from the casino.

The National Safety Council (NSC) estimates that 1 in every 127 Americans will suffer a fall during the year. This rises sharply to 1 in every 4 for older adults. Falls account for 31% of all preventable, non-fatal injuries. Older adults are at greatest risk of suffering an injury or fatal fall. Each year, more than 3 million elderly Americans receive treatment in hospital emergency rooms following a fall. Further, it is estimated that every 20 minutes an older adult dies in a slip and fall accident.

Slips and falls are the leading cause of injury in hotels, restaurants, and public buildings. Of the falls that occur in these buildings, nearly 70% occur on flat surfaces such as slick sidewalks and by parking lots. These falls are suffered by hotel employees or subcontractors hired to perform work within the hotel. It also includes guests who choose to visit a hotel or casino in the region. These falls can cause Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), musculoskeletal injuries, nerve damage, and other injuries that can require significant care and treatment to recover from.

Under the doctrine of premises liability, casinos have a duty of care to guests and employees that includes maintaining the property. This includes repairing potholes within parking lots. It includes deicing pavement so that vehicles and pedestrians have sufficient traction to navigate the parking area. Casino operators are also responsible for repairing cracked sidewalks, loose masonry, and other landscaping that guests could trip over.