People rarely think about their safety when entering business establishments. For most, it is already a given that owners of these establishments do everything to protect the safety and security of everyone. However, many people realize the hard way that this isn’t always the case.

Every year, over a million Americans suffer from a variety of injuries while inside commercial establishments. There are a host of reasons for these injuries, including poor security, poorly-maintained buildings, and even dog bites.

Owners of these establishments are often aware of the risks posed by their establishments to their patrons. However, they usually turn a blind eye to these risks until somebody is seriously hurt. It is therefore important to remember that these owners may be held liable in case somebody is injured or dies inside their establishment.

Of all accidental deaths, sixteen percent (16%) are comprised of slip and fall accidents. This figure comes second only to motor vehicle collisions. The owner may be held liable under the premises liability law when something wrong happens, such as slip and fall injuries.

Have you or a loved one been a victim of a similar accident? Call Howe & Associates today and get help in slip and fall settlements.