Premises Liability at Salons and Spas

Although salons and spas are places where many people go to relax, they can also be places where slip and fall accidents happen. Spa owners and their employees have a duty to the health and safety of their customers and can be subject to a premises liability lawsuit if their actions are found to be negligent.

Hazards in Spas and Salons   

Hazards at salons and spas can include broken floors, unsteady stairs, or customers slipping because of hair clippings left on the floor or spills from used chemicals. Injuries can range from burns and abrasions, to broken bones and head injuries, such as concussions. These types of injuries can be quite common at salons and spas since the upkeep of the premises may not always be ideal. Employers must be diligent in advising their employees on how and when to clean up and when to advise clients of a change in floor surfaces or how to ascend and descend from a massage table.

Certain spas may encourage customers to use non-slip footwear that the salon may provide or provide non-slip mats strategically placed in the salon. Spas and salons can also benefit from providing training and counseling to employees on how to react when accidents occur on the premises. As a customer, you cannot always assume that employees will react appropriately or that they will admit that they made a mistake.

Aside from obvious negligent factors that can cause a potential slip and fall accident, there are additional factors that constitute premises liability negligence. Facilities that fail to clean and sterilize tools used on customers daily may be held liable for that customer’s injuries, such as an infection or an allergic reaction to the tool or chemical product being used. It is the owner’s duty to uphold a reasonable amount of care to the customer. If they fail to do so, they may be held liable for negligence that contributed to the customer’s accident and injuries.

What to Do After an Injury

If you do experience an injury at a spa or salon, the first thing to do is ask for a manager to document the situation, even if the injury does not seem serious. The manager should include the date of the incident with detailed information about what occurred, including the names and contact information of witnesses. Injuries should always require medical attention to document the extent of the injury.

Philadelphia Slip and Fall Lawyers at Nerenberg Law Associates Advocate for Victims Injured at Salons and Spas

If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, the Philadelphia slip and fall lawyers at Nerenberg Law Associates can help advise you if you have been injured. We will fight for your rights and obtain the compensation and justice you deserve using premises liability law. We are centrally located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and we serve clients from the surrounding areas. Please be sure to contact us online or call us today at 215-569-9100 for a free initial consultation.