In a community like Mandan, many injuries occur in predictable settings:
- Residential buildings and rental units: Tenants and visitors often rely on common stairwells and entry steps that may not be inspected as frequently as they should.
- Homes during seasonal transitions: Snow melt, tracked-in moisture, and hurried shoe changes can make stair treads slick and hard to grip.
- Busy pedestrian areas near workplaces and services: When people move quickly between parking areas, break rooms, and entrances, hazards like dim lighting or cluttered landings can lead to trips and falls.
These scenarios don’t automatically mean anyone is “at fault”—but they do shape what evidence matters and what questions should be asked early.


