Are you looking for a Portland snow removal company that is going to go above and beyond for your properties? As a business owner or property manager, you understand the importance of having your property ready to go for the snow season, and by ready to go I mean all of the following:
Every year it seems like slip and fall claims for snow liability are increasing. In 2024 there was a report stating that “Multnomah County reported that due to the weather, 166 people visited Emergency Departments for injuries related to falls, marking the highest number of “slip and fall” visits in a single day since 2016.” *Source
This might seem especially strange because in January of 2024 there was hardly any snow at all and in fact it was a very mild winter. So why would the uptick in snow liability claims be coming in?
Contrary to popular belief, having protection during the winter season can actually be most needed on freezing days where no snow is present. Why? Because ice is invisible and much harder to plan for. If it’s cold outside (let’s say 30 degrees), it’s possible it did not snow at all but every square foot of wet surface is now a frozen skating ring.
If you are in a situation where somebody slips and falls on your property due to Portland snow removal and winter services not being active, you can find yourself in cold water. Imagine one of the clients who frequents your business lawyering up in Oregon in order to take as much as they can from your business?
The worst part is they might not even be telling the truth, but how do you prove it wasn’t your liability? In the state of Oregon, business owners have a responsibility to provide a safe environment for their clients and employees. In Oregon specifically it is based on who is mostly at fault, and if it lands at 51% fault to the business or higher, it’s all over.
Well how do you prove that the ground wasn’t frozen? Even if it didn’t snow, if you do not have solid evidence to support your defense claim, you might be in for a rough time. Cameras can help, but even then the ice cannot be seen in videos.
Don’t wait until the unthinkable happens. Contact us today to get set up for automatic winter services, including de-icing, snow plowing and sidewalk clearing.
Want to specifically do snow plowing only, for instance? No problem, we have options to remove pathways from your scope of work, or only service a certain area instead of servicing the entire parking lot.
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