A business entrance should be safe for people entering the building, but serious hazards can arise when businesses fail to maintain their entry mats properly. One commonly overlooked danger is failing to clean and maintain the area underneath a rubber entry mat. If you or a loved one are injured due to a poorly maintained rubber entry mat, Hobbs Law is here to help you pursue the compensation you may deserve.

Common Injuries Caused by Unmaintained Entry Mats

A poorly maintained mat may cause serious injuries to an unsuspecting customer who enters the store or business. The hazard posed by the mat may cause the customer to slip, stumble, or fall. As a result, the following injuries may occur:

• Head Injuries and Concussions: A fall due to a hazardous mat may cause the victim to strike their head on the ground or floor, resulting in a concussion or traumatic brain injury. 
• Wrist and Hand Fractures: The victim may instinctively try to "break the fall" and suffer fractures in the wrists or hands, requiring surgery and immobilization. 
• Back and Spinal Cord Injuries: Awkward falls may cause severe spinal injuries that may lead to chronic pain and other complications.
• Knee Injuries: A sudden fall can cause ligament or tendon damage, dislocations, and fractures in the knee.

Who is Liable for Entry Mat-Related Injuries?

Store and property owners, controllers, and others responsible for ensuring the safety of others in the store or on the respective property may be liable when they fail to adequately maintain or inspect rubber entry mats. Those parties may be liable for injuries stemming from the following negligent or reckless actions:

• Failing to clean and dry the surface beneath the mat;
• Allowing mats to become wrinkled, folded, or uneven;
• Using mats that are too thin, improperly placed, or lack non-slip backing;
• Failing to inspect and replace damaged mats regularly.

How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help

Satisfying the burden of proof in a premises liability case may be challenging without the assistance of an attorney. Hobbs Law may be able to help with your possible claims by:

• Investigating the scene and gathering key evidence;
• Consulting experts regarding safety measures that should have been taken;
• Negotiating with the insurance company on your behalf; and
• Filing a lawsuit against the responsible parties when necessary. 

You may have incurred medical costs, lost wages, and suffered from physical pain, mental anguish, and other harm due to your injuries. 

Contact Hobbs Law for a Free Consultation

If you have suffered injuries and harm due to a dangerous entry mat at a convenience store, gas station, or other business, please do not hesitate to contact Hobbs Law for a free initial consultation. Attorney Dillon Hobbs is ready to fight for your rights and seek the just compensation that you may deserve. Call Hobbs Law today to discuss your possible case and legal options.