Slips, Falls, Trips, and Accidental Deaths
While it may seem that slip and fall injuries should be relatively minor, slip and fall accidents can be catastrophic and lead to injuries with lifelong consequences. According to recent studies by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):
- Most general industry incidents involve slips, trips, and falls.
- Slip and Falls are responsible for 15% of all accidental deaths, second only to motor vehicles.
- Over one million Americans suffer a slip, trip, and fall injury every year.
- Unintentional slip and falls kill approximately 19,565 people each year in the U.S.
- An estimated 20 to 30% of slip and fall victims suffer moderate to severe injuries.
- Slips, trips and fall injuries account for 12 to 15 percent of all Workers’ Compensation expenses.
- Slip and fall accidents are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
- Slip and fall injuries make up almost 20 percent of all job-related injuries.
Common Premises Liability Accident Causes
Many slip and fall accidents occur because of hazardous conditions. These dangerous conditions can be caused by negligent property owners, inattentive or nonexistent custodial staff, improperly managed construction site, etc. Hazardous conditions capable of causing a slip and fall injury include:
- Water leakage
- Spills
- Improperly stored materials
- Poor lighting
- Damaged flooring
- Stairs that do not have a safety railing
- Excessive clutter
- Building code violations
- Lack of guardrails or fencing
- Obstructed walkways
- Icy walkways
- Lack of security
- Poor construction
- Missing or inadequate warning signs
If you have sustained injuries in a preventable slip and fall accident, contact Cooper Law Partners immediately for a free case review. We will not rest until you receive maximum compensation for your injuries.
