Knowing how to prevent restaurant slip and falls starts with understanding why they remain one of the most common — and most preventable — causes of injury in the industry. As a restaurant expert witness with decades of hands-on experience, Howard Cannon has seen firsthand how a few overlooked restaurant safety standards can turn into a costly premises liability claim.
The infographic below covers six key steps every restaurant and bar should follow to prevent restaurant slip and falls — from floor maintenance to employee training and proper signage. For the complete list of safety standards, along with real case examples, check out Howard Cannon’s book, Slip & Falls in Restaurants.
Each tip in the infographic below reflects a real-world lesson from restaurant litigation — from unmaintained floors to poor employee communication. These aren’t hypothetical scenarios; they’re the exact issues that show up again and again in slip and fall lawsuits nationwide. Understanding them now can save your business significant time, money, and liability exposure later.
If your case involves a restaurant or bar slip and fall, our litigation support team is available for a no-cost initial consultation. Call (800) 300-5764 to discuss your case.
