GENERAL LIABILITY

Slips, Trips and Falls

The most frequent general liability claim originates from simple trips or falls from customers.  These losses cost result in thousands of deaths and cost billions of dollars in direct and indirect costs to business.  Preventing and reducing slip and fall accidents requires a systematic approach.

Parking Lots

Accidents occur with alarming frequency.  Periodic inspections and prompt repairs can certainly help reduce slip and fall accidents in parking areas.

Playgrounds

Exterior playgrounds at apartments and motels create a potential for injuries to the children playing on the equipment. Guidelines exist for the correct construction of playgrounds.

Staircases

Injuries on staircases are a major cause of sever losses.   A list of some common design and maintenance problems have been provided.