Ignoring Your Cracked Sidewalks and Driveways Could Increase Liabilities
It’s tough owning a business. You have to deal with so many variables that could jeopardize continual business operations, and you have to ensure your business is profitable. At North Country Concrete, we understand. We’ve been in business for over 30 years, and we face the same concerns as you do. However, we also recognize many business owners are overlooking a business risk that could cost them millions in litigation; they are overlooking potential liability exposure damaged sidewalks and driveways present.
Personal Injury Due to Damaged Sidewalks
As a business owner, you are responsible for injuries that happen on your property. Whether the injured party is a customer or an employee, a judge may hold you liable if you are found to be negligent when it comes to maintaining your sidewalks. Of course, negligence isn’t hard to prove, especially if a …show more content…
In fact, if you act promptly before potholes get too big, the solution is simply a matter of patching your sidewalk. However, if you allow the damage to persist, then you could be facing significant repairs.
Damage to Personal Property Due to Damaged Parking Lots
Another potential problem your business may face is damage to your customers’ personal property. If customers’ aren’t allowed at your facilities, you risk damaging your vendors’ vehicles. With many lawsuits settlements involving businesses resulting in six-figure settlements, can you afford to overlook concrete damage? The answer should be no, emphatically. Even if you could afford it, repairing the damage ensures that your money goes back into your business not paying lawsuits.
If you notice your driveway isn’t draining as it should, has potholes, or it has multiple cracks, then you need to consider getting your concrete repaired or replaced. By doing so, you can avoid costly
It’s tough owning a business. You have to deal with so many variables that could jeopardize continual business operations, and you have to ensure your business is profitable. At North Country Concrete, we understand. We’ve been in business for over 30 years, and we face the same concerns as you do. However, we also recognize many business owners are overlooking a business risk that could cost them millions in litigation; they are overlooking potential liability exposure damaged sidewalks and driveways present.
Personal Injury Due to Damaged Sidewalks
As a business owner, you are responsible for injuries that happen on your property. Whether the injured party is a customer or an employee, a judge may hold you liable if you are found to be negligent when it comes to maintaining your sidewalks. Of course, negligence isn’t hard to prove, especially if a …show more content…
In fact, if you act promptly before potholes get too big, the solution is simply a matter of patching your sidewalk. However, if you allow the damage to persist, then you could be facing significant repairs.
Damage to Personal Property Due to Damaged Parking Lots
Another potential problem your business may face is damage to your customers’ personal property. If customers’ aren’t allowed at your facilities, you risk damaging your vendors’ vehicles. With many lawsuits settlements involving businesses resulting in six-figure settlements, can you afford to overlook concrete damage? The answer should be no, emphatically. Even if you could afford it, repairing the damage ensures that your money goes back into your business not paying lawsuits.
If you notice your driveway isn’t draining as it should, has potholes, or it has multiple cracks, then you need to consider getting your concrete repaired or replaced. By doing so, you can avoid costly