Slip and Fall Accident Injury

Slip and Fall Accident Injury

In a recent one year study, it was shown that over one million people suffered a slip and fall accident injury, and over 17,000 Americans died as a result. Of the estimated 3.8 million disabling injuries each year that occur in the work force, 15% are due to slips, trips, or falls, which account for 12% to 15% of all Workers' Compensation costs. In just one year, about 5,100 workers died from a fall.

Have you or someone you know suffered from a slip and fall accident injury at work? If so, you may be eligible for compensation! Contact one of our experienced workers compensation lawyers in your area today!

• Decreased productivity
  
• Time needed to process and manage the injury
  
• Loss of expertise as well as additional costs of replacing injured staff
  
• Increased workloads for fellow workmates
  
• The human cost of pain and suffering

Loss of productivity is often an adverse side effect of a slip and fall accident injury. On average, workers who suffered a slip and fall accident injury spend more days out of work than those who are injured as a result of other causes. Nearly 30% of same level falls result in more than 21 workdays lost. The National Safety Council reports that slips and fall accidents are the leading cause of death in the workplace and the cause of more than 20% of all disabling injuries. Our experienced Workers Compensation Lawyers can help you determine if your injury qualifies as a valid slip and fall lawsuit.

Other factors that increase the likelihood of a worker suffering from a slip and fall accident injury on floor surfaces include poor lighting, unexpected changes in environment, including transitions from tile to carpet, concrete to tile, hot to cold, and dry to humid. Slips and falls from stairs have similar causes, in addition to poor tread design and lack of handrail protection. Inattention and distraction can interfere with an individuals awareness of all these hazards and increase their risk of a slip and fall accident injury. When injuries occur a lawsuit can help recover damages for injuries suffered.

Have you or someone you know suffered from a slip and fall accident injury at work? If so, you may be eligible for compensation! Contact one of our experienced workers compensation attorneys in your area today!

Updated: LW