Blog: Slip and Fall Accidents

An injury at a Nevada hotel or resort raises a legal question that is often more complex than it first appears: when does the property owner become responsible for what happened? Not every accident on hotel grounds creates a viable claim. The answer depends on Nevada premises liability law, the specific legal duties that innkeepers …

Las Vegas is home to some of the most vertical hospitality real estate in the United States. Resort towers along the Strip routinely rise 40 or 50 stories or higher, and the elevator systems that move millions of guests each year operate around the clock. When one of these elevators malfunctions, the injuries that result …

Hotels and resorts in Nevada handle enormous foot traffic across casino floors, restaurants, lobbies, parking structures, gyms, and entertainment venues. With so many guests moving through these properties around the clock, even minor lapses in maintenance, cleaning, or security can lead to serious injuries. A spilled drink left unattended in a hotel lobby, a malfunctioning …

Slip and fall accidents are often dismissed as minor incidents, especially when the person is able to stand up and walk away afterward. In reality, many slip and fall injuries are more serious than they first appear. Symptoms may take hours or days to fully develop, and some injuries involve internal damage, head trauma, or …

Slip-and-fall accidents happen every day in Nevada, from grocery stores and casinos to apartment complexes, office buildings, parking garages, and hotels. While some falls result in minor soreness, others lead to serious injuries such as fractures, traumatic brain injuries, spinal damage, and long-lasting mobility problems. Many people assume that if they fall on someone else’s …

Supermarkets and grocery stores are full of potential slip and fall hazards: spilled liquids in aisles, produce dropped on the floor, recently mopped surfaces, and uneven entry mats. For shoppers, these hazards are not always obvious until it is too late. A sudden fall in a supermarket can lead to serious injuries, from broken bones …

Staircases are part of everyday life. From apartment complexes and office buildings to casinos, parking garages, and hotels, stairs are nearly everywhere. When they are built or maintained improperly, they become serious hazards. A single misstep on a cracked tread or loose handrail can lead to a devastating fall, causing broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, …

Out of all the accidents we see on a regular basis, slips and falls are perhaps the most unpredictable, and because of this, they can be some of the most damaging. Floor hazards such as uneven or wet surfaces may vary, but any slip and fall accident can cause a claimant to suffer severe damages. …