Slip and Fall Accidents and Injuries

The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control estimates that in 2004, more than 8 million people were injured in slip and fall related accidents. Since property owners are the ones responsible for maintaining safe premises and warning visitors of hazards, they can be held liable for any injuries that occur due to unsafe conditions. Slip and fall accidents can results from minor to very severe.

Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents

Slip-and-fall accidents may occur anywhere from public to private property, indoors and outdoors. A slip-and-fall injury can occur for reasons such as:

 • Bad Weather (ice, snow, and rain)
 • Uneven sidewalks
 • Potholes
 • Badly lit or unmarked pathways and stairs
 • Slippery Tiling
 • Unbalanced Floors
 • Rippled Carpeting
 • Obstructions on the floor or walkway

Examples of different slip-and-fall injuries

Many victims from slip-and-fall accidents may only sustain bruises, broken bones, or scrapes that require minimal medical treatment and heal quickly and completely. Other vitims suffer catastrophic personal injuries such as brain injury, spinal cord injury, or severe burn injury, sometimes lasting a lifetime of ongoing medical care. In the worst cases the victim even dies due to their injuries. If this becomes the case the death is considered a wrongful death and can be pursued as such.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip-and-fall accident, contact us now at 1-800-870-7277 and let one of our personal injury attorneys assist you with your case.