Utah Stats
The Utah Local Governments Trust, which insures small cities around the state of Utah, reported 12 trip-hazard related claims in 2009. The city of Vernal (population 7,714) had one claim that totaled $156,460.
The standard for a Trip Hazard is defined by the ADA as:
"A ¼ inch variance in the surface height at a joint or crack."
Nearly every court uses this number as a benchmark for awarding damages in law suits.
TRIP HAZARDS
Business Claims
Claims against business are estimated to be more than ten times this amount. Odds are a Law Firm in your area is advertising for Trip Hazard victims right now because they know Five Figure awards are common! If you own property with trip hazards in your concrete, it's not IF you will be sued but When!
Legislation
September 2006 Legislation gives added pressure for the elimination of Trip Hazards. Washington D.C. U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-WY, Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP Committee), today announced passage of "The Keeping Seniors Safe from Falls and Reauthorization of the Traumatic Brain Injury Act," S.1531, by unanimous vote.
TRIP HAZARDS
Business Claims
Claims against business are estimated to be more than ten times this amount. Odds are a Law Firm in your area is advertising for Trip Hazard victims right now because they know Five Figure awards are common! If you own property with trip hazards in your concrete, it's not IF you will be sued but When!
Utah Stats
The Utah Local Governments Trust, which insures small cities around the state of Utah, reported 12 trip-hazard related claims in 2009. The city of Vernal (population 7,714) had one claim that totaled $156,460.
The standard for a Trip Hazard is defined by the ADA as:
"A ¼ inch variance in the surface height at a joint or crack."
Nearly every court uses this number as a benchmark for awarding damages in law suits.
Legislation
September 2006 Legislation gives added pressure for the elimination of Trip Hazards. Washington D.C. U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-WY, Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP Committee), today announced passage of "The Keeping Seniors Safe from Falls and Reauthorization of the Traumatic Brain Injury Act," S.1531, by unanimous vote.