The Conditions that Cause a Slip and Fall Injury
Slip and fall accidents are not as common as automobile accidents since accidents like these are more likely to happen in a moving object, in that case, the car. But walking in a surface is not exempted from the dangers of acquiring serious injuries.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that over one million Americans suffer from a slip and fall injury and 17,000 of these people die because of injuries related to slip and fall accidents. It is included in the statistics that strip, trip and fall injuries make up 15% of all job related injuries.
It is important that a person must take all the necessary measures to ensure his own safety even in walking. However, there are times that no matter how careful a person is, an accident still happens especially if there are some external conditions that contribute to an accident:
• The adverse weather conditions such as snow, rain, and many others
• Sidewalks might be uneven
• There might be potholes in the surface you are walking on
• The area is poorly lit or the pathways and stairs are unmarked
• The tiling are slippery
• The flooring is unbalanced
• A carpet may be rippled
• There are hidden obstructions on the floor or walkway the victim could be walking on
It is very important that a person must take extra care in walking and take a good look in the surface they are walking on to avoid accidents, thus preventing a slip and fall injury.
The need to employ the services of a personal injury lawyer is a must in these cases for he/she will help you prove the negligence of the property owner, therefore acquiring compensation for the damages incurred to you.
So if you are involved in a slip and fall accident and had sustained an injury, call a personal injury attorney now and take the first step in attaining justice for what had happened to you. For further inquiries and questions regarding a slip and fall injury, call 866-998-2545, or just email us at pid@mesrianilaw.com.
OFFICE ADDRESS
