Premises liability accidents can happen to anyone when property owners neglect to properly maintain their establishment in Mississippi. However, people with disabilities are at an even higher risk of suffering an injury when premises lack accessibility.
Property owners who understand the importance of creating a functional environment for all of their customers, especially those who require additional resources, may more effectively maintain repeat business and happy patrons.
Common areas that require accessibility
According to the National Disability Association, property owners should pay extra attention to certain areas of their property to create functional space for their disabled patrons. Some of these areas include the following:
- Parking structures
- Stairways, elevators and escalators
- Bathroom facilities
- Signage
- Doorways
- Reception and waiting areas
Using vigilance to prevent customer injury
Business owners who work carefully with property owners to maintain the premises may effectively mitigate potential dangers. According to insureon.com, there are several ways that businesses can keep their premises safe. One way is for them to perform regular inspections of their property to detect hazards early on. From there, timely implementation of solutions may protect all patrons from preventable accidents. The careful organization of inspection information may provide a helpful reference if an accident happens. Experts recommend the inclusion of information about repairs, maintenance schedules and the entities responsible for completing those tasks as well.
If businesses are unable to address hazards in a timely manner, they should provide adequate warning to their patrons and implement temporary safety protocols to reduce the chances of accidents and injury. Active effort to support customer safety is a way for companies to demonstrate genuine concern and appreciation for their patrons.
