Trip and Fall Injury

Trip and Fall Accidents in Las Vegas: A Definitive Guide

Tripping and falling while at a hotel, casino, grocery store, etc. can result in a serious, debilitating bodily injury. A major injury could then leave the victim struggling with massive medical expenses, missed time from work in order to recover (or the possibility of never being able to return to their prior position), diminished quality of life, and other harms and losses.

A serious trip and fall injury often leaves a victim damaged physically, financially, and emotionally.

Where Trip and Fall Accidents Routinely Occur in Las Vegas?

• Hotels;
• Casinos;
• Retail stores;
• Malls;
• Grocery stores;
• Restaurants;
• Stadiums; and
• Amusement parks

Common Causes of Trip and Fall Accidents

Many trip and fall accidents are caused by a property owner failing to prevent or correct the following defects:

• Uneven or icy sidewalks;
• Torn carpet or warped floors;
• Defective stairs and railings;
• Debris or trash; and
• Crumbling curbs

Examples of Trip and Fall Injuries

Below is a list of just some of the types of injuries that could be suffered when someone is involved in a Trip and fall accident in and around Clark County:

• Head injury like a concussion, fractured skull, traumatic brain injury, etc.
• Low back injury
• Spinal cord injury
• Knee injury
• Hand and/or wrist injury
• Broken bones
• Torn tendon
• Torn ligament
• Bone bruises

Personal Injury Legal Standard in Nevada

To paraphrase Nevada Statute (Revised) 217.050, individuals who sustained trip and fall injuries because of any kind of recklessness, negligence, or carelessness may qualify for monetary compensation to cover their losses and harms. Recoverable compensation types from personal injury claims by way of trips and falls include:

• Suffering and pain
• Missing wages
• Medical expense reimbursement

Rundown of the Premises Liability Law in Las Vegas

As per state law in Nevada, property owners must take steps to ensure that their premises is reasonably safe.

With that said, a greater duty of care must be given to a certain visitor subset:

1. Licensees
2. Invitees
3. Trespassers

Social guests who are invited to a property for non-business reasons are known as “licensees.” A reasonable duty of care is owed to licensees, but not as much as the duty that should be allocated to invitees. Therefore, danger warnings are only warranted by property owners if they are aware of hazards. Further, licensees aren’t obligated to seek out areas that warrant repair. Also, they are usually mandated to disclose potentially dangerous areas if they’re obvious, open, and recognizable by a sound person.

Visitors invited to a property for the benefit of its owner are known as “invitees.” Those who are classified in this category may include patrons of Las Vegas casinos, variety stores, hotels, etc. The greatest duty of care you can possibly give should be allocated to these visitors. After all, the whole reason they showed up to the property was strictly for the benefit of its owner.

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As per the law in Nevada, property owners aren’t obligated to take steps to make the property safer for those who trespass. Having said that, there are exceptions to the rule (such as when the trespasser is a child and sustains injuries):

• Dangerous conditions that remain exposed; property owners fail to take steps to safeguard kids from the area in question.
• Artificial conditions situated on a property that could allure kids. For example, a property owner fails to take reasonable measures to prevent injury from an unfenced swimming pool.

Receive the Monetary Compensation You Are Entitled to – Get in Touch with LV Personal Injury Lawyers

If you or someone you love sustained serious injuries because of an accident (trip and fall) at a commercial establishment (such as a hotel, casino, restaurant, etc.) or a person’s home, don’t waste a second – get in touch with LV Personal Injury Lawyers to book a confidential consultation for free. Our legal firm is dedicated to prioritizing your interests and will do what it takes to keep your rights completely protected.

To schedule a no-fee, confidential evaluation of your case with a knowledgeable lawyer specializing in personal injuries, contact us by phone or online.