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Slip and Fall Accidents

Slip and fall accidents can range from the fairly simple ones that cause a few bruises and scratches to serious ones that cause severe personal injuries and even death.

Author: Sara Goldstein

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Premises liability laws are intended to help compensate slip and fall victims, should they need to recover medical costs and other damages.

The statistics about slip and fall accidents may surprise you. Here are just a few from the National Safety Council:

• More than one million Americans have a serious enough slip and fall injury to warrant medical treatment.
• A large number of people, 17,000 on average, die from slip and fall injuries every year in the U.S.
• It is estimated that one serious slip and fall accident can cost a person nearly $30,000 in medical expenses and lost income.
• Slip and fall injuries are the top reason people visit the emergency room. They are also a common cause of injury on the job.
• Nearly 75 percent of slip and fall accidents happen on even ground.
• Injuries from slip and fall accidents range from back, wrist and shoulder injuries to serious joint injuries (hip, knee) that require surgery.

Where Do Slip and Fall Accidents Happen?
Slip and fall accidents that lead to premises liability claims can happen just about anywhere. But the most common places include:

• In the workplace
• On a public street or sidewalk
• In a place of business
• At a construction site
• On private property

Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
A few hazards that can cause slip and fall accidents include:

• Wet floors (often from spills)
• Icy sidewalks or parking lots
• Uneven grounds
• Inadequate lighting
• Potholes or cracks in pavement or floors
• No handrails
• Debris left in a walkway or store aisle
• Electrical or other types of cords not taped down
• Floor mats or carpeting with raised edges

Compensation for Slip and Fall Accidents
If a possessor of property was negligent in providing safe grounds or failing to give proper notice of a hazard, you may be able to obtain compensation for a slip and fall injury.

About Author

If you live in the Phoenix, Arizona area and have questions about premises liability law, take advantage of the online resources from slip and fall accident attorney Jerrold A. Mayro.

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