Outdoor Patios and Slips and Falls

When the warm weather strikes, the patios open! Outdoor patios and seating is immensely popular for bars and restaurants but it’s important to reduce your risk of liability to keep employees and diners safe.

At Multerer Law Firm, we fight for victims of slips and falls who were injured due to the negligence of property owners. Slips and falls are almost always preventable.

Protect your customers by:

• Ensure your patio is flat and well-maintained, regardless if it’s a concrete, paver, or wood patio. Lifting or broken floorboards are trip hazards.
• Fix any broken railings, handrails, or steps.
• Properly illuminate all outdoor patios, stairs, and walking paths.
• Eliminate any obstructions from walking paths.
• Post appropriate signage for wet or slick patios in the event of rain.
• Create clear separation between the patio and the parking lot.
• Secure all awnings, canopies, and umbrellas in the event of inclement weather.
• If you don’t have a patio but offer limited sidewalk seating, ensure you are not encroaching on pedestrian walking paths or that your seating arrangements do not pose any danger to passers-by.

If you were injured because a property owner failed to properly maintain and operate a patio, call 716-882-8828 for a FREE case evaluation. You could be entitled to compensation.