When a slip and fall accident was caused by a defective design or poor maintenance, the person or organization that caused the dangerous conditions that led to the fall can be held accountable for injuries.
Premises liability law involves the legal responsibility of owners and occupiers of property for injuries suffered by persons on the property. The actual liability of the responsible individuals varies depending on the rules and principles adopted in the jurisdiction where the mishap occurred. An experienced premise liability lawyer can determine whether liability may exist in a particular case and help an injured person recover damages for lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering.
Some of the most common causes of such injuries in trip, or slip and fall cases are:

• Negligent maintenance can cause a slippery surface or a broken stair rail.
• Loose or uneven stair tread
• A piece of debris or spilled liquid on the floor
• A defective design, such as a ramp with a sharp, unmarked drop or uneven stairs or walkways
• Failing to plow snow and/or salt property