Slip & Falls in Parking Garages
Las Vegas casinos, resorts, and shopping centers rely on parking garages to handle massive visitor traffic. But dim lighting, water accumulation, or uneven pavement can make these spaces hazardous. Slip and fall accidents in parking garages often cause severe injuries — and raise difficult questions about liability.
Who’s responsible when someone is injured in a parking garage? The property owner, a contractor, or another party? This blog explores how Nevada law addresses parking garage slip-and-fall claims.
Led by Preston Rezaee, Esq., The Firm is a premier personal injury law practice in Las Vegas, dedicated to delivering justice for accident victims. With a reputation for relentless advocacy and client-focused representation, The Firm ensures injured individuals receive the compensation they deserve.
Common Parking Garage Hazards
- Poor Lighting – dark areas where hazards aren’t visible.
- Slippery Surfaces – water, oil leaks, or cleaning residue.
- Uneven Pavement – cracks, potholes, or broken curbs.
- Poor Maintenance – debris, loose railings, or faulty drainage.
- Negligent Security – accidents worsened by lack of cameras or staff.
Who’s Liable?
- Property Owners/Operators – must keep garages reasonably safe.
- Maintenance Contractors – liable if negligent upkeep caused hazards.
- Cleaning Services – if unsafe conditions were left unaddressed.
- Other Parties – e.g., reckless drivers creating unsafe conditions.
Nevada Law on Parking Garage Safety
Premises liability law in Nevada requires property owners to regularly inspect and fix hazards. Victims must prove that the owner knew (or should have known) about the dangerous condition and failed to correct it.
Comparative negligence may reduce damages if a victim ignored warning signs or acted carelessly.
Challenges in Garage Slip & Fall Cases
- Proving the hazard existed long enough to be addressed.
- Obtaining surveillance footage before it’s deleted.
- Overcoming “assumption of risk” defenses by property owners.
Real-World Examples
- A tourist slips on an oil spill left for days in a garage.
- Poor lighting causes a guest to trip over broken pavement.
- Rainwater accumulates due to faulty drainage, leading to a fall.
What to Do After a Parking Garage Fall
- Report the incident immediately to garage management/security.
- Seek medical care.
- Take photos of the hazard and injuries.
- Gather witness names.
- Contact a personal injury attorney experienced in premises liability.
How The Firm Helps
At The Firm, Preston Rezaee, Esq., investigates garage safety records, maintenance contracts, and surveillance evidence. We hold negligent owners and contractors accountable to secure fair compensation for victims.
Parking garages should be safe and accessible, not dangerous traps. If you were injured in a slip-and-fall accident in a Las Vegas garage, The Firm is ready to fight for your rights.
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