According to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), there are over 8 million falls in the U.S. annually that result in visits to the emergency room. About 1 million of those are slip and fall accidents. In addition, the CDC notes that falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths for adults aged 65 and older.
A slip, trip, or fall can be an embarrassing incident for anyone, but it’s much worse when it leads to serious injury or death. In some cases, slipping, tripping, or falling can occur in the home or at the workplace. However, you may also slip, trip, or fall in a public or commercial space.
When this happens, you might feel like it’s your fault, but if business owners were aware or should have been aware of the danger and did nothing to ensure your safety, you may have a case for compensation. An experienced slip and fall lawyer can help fight to receive a fair settlement.
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Common Causes of Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents
Slipping, tripping, or falling is not uncommon. Neither are injuries resulting from these accidents. Even falling a short distance can result in injuries such as:
- Sprains and strains, often to the knees or ankles
- Fractures to the hip or pelvis
- Fractures to the extremities (ankles, legs, hands, or forearms)
- Torn ligaments
- Shoulder injuries (brachial plexus injury)
- Back or spinal cord injuries, which may result in temporary or permanent paralysis
- Head or traumatic brain injuries (concussion or worse)
- and more
Whether you slip on a spill or trip over boxes carelessly left in a store aisle, the result could be an injury that requires medical attention and puts your life on hold. You might think you could have avoided the incident, but if negligence is to blame, the accident might not be your fault.
There are all kinds of conditions that precipitate slips, trips, and falls. These could serve as grounds for a premises liability case. Some of the most common causes include:
- Wet flooring, especially without proper warning signs
- Spills
- Recently waxed flooring
- Lack of required non-skid flooring treatment
- Uneven floors
- Improperly marked stairs or poor lighting
- Broken or bulging floors
- Loose flooring, such as unsecured rugs
- Floor transitions (going from one type of flooring to another)
- Wet or icy outdoor surfaces (walkways, parking lots, etc.)
- Clutter or obstacles, including debris in walkways
- Exposed cables or cords in walkways
- Open drawers or cabinets
- Lack of handrails or loose handrails on stairs
- Worn, warped, or unstable stair treads
- Dim lighting
When staff members knew or should have known about such conditions and they were not addressed, the responsible party must answer for any accident and injury that results. An experienced trip and slip lawyer from The Ruth Law Team can help you to recover damages that are necessary to pay your medical bills, cover missed work, and account for other injury-related expenses.
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The last thing you need after you’ve suffered a slip and fall injury is an uphill battle against powerful insurance companies. The Ruth Law Team is here to help. Call us today at (888) 783-8378, contact us online, or reach out through the live chat feature on our website to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation. We’ll help you learn more about the ways you can secure the compensation you deserve.
