Miscellaneous

What happens if an employee slips and falls in a parking lot?

What happens if an employee slips and falls in a parking lot?

If the company owns the lot and an employee slips while on the job, that becomes a workers’ compensation claim. If the same employee falls in a lot that’s either public domain or owned by a landlord, regardless of whether he or she is on the clock, the employer bears no responsibility for maintaining the parking area.

What happens if you slip on ice in a parking lot?

If you slip on ice or snow in a parking lot provided by your employer, and your employer instructs you to park in that parking lot, it is very likely that your injuries are covered by workers’ compensation.

What to do when you fall in a parking lot?

That includes repairing cracked and broken pavement, marking and cleaning up slick surfaces, adding appropriate signage and making sure all areas are properly lit throughout the year. Especially during Connecticut winters, your checklist should also include ice and snow removal.

What is the parking lot exception in Illinois?

One of these exceptions is known as the “parking lot exception,” where Illinois courts have allowed recovery under the Workers’ Compensation Act where the employee suffers an injury in a parking lot provided for by the employer. These injuries often occur when an employee is entering or leaving work.

What happens if you slip and fall in an employer parking lot?

Employer-Owned Parking Lot. If an employee slips and falls while walking to work through the employer’s parking lot, this will very likely be covered by workers’ compensation.

That includes repairing cracked and broken pavement, marking and cleaning up slick surfaces, adding appropriate signage and making sure all areas are properly lit throughout the year. Especially during Connecticut winters, your checklist should also include ice and snow removal.

When to file a personal injury claim on snow and ice?

Here’s what you need to know if you decide to file a personal injury claim after a slip and fall on snow and/or ice in a public place.

Is there risk of slip and fall in snow and ice?

The Internet is not necessarily secure and emails sent through this site could be intercepted or read by third parties. Winter months bring the accumulation of snow and ice in many parts of the country. And, of course, with snow and ice come an increased risk of slip and fall accidents.