Accidents involving slips and falls can happen at work, at home, or in any public area. They are widespread in supermarkets, shops, dining venues, vacations, office buildings, and medical facilities.

In other words, injuries due to slips and falls don’t discriminate and can occur to anyone, anywhere, at any time. You’re not alone, so don’t be embarrassed. However, if you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, such as at work, you must contact a slip-and-fall lawyer immediately.

You may be eligible for long-term disability (LTD) benefits if any of the aforementioned fall injuries or other types prevent you from working. These may frequently be accessible through your job. Checking the kind and scope of the insurance you have in place is the first step in making a claim.

When there is a question as to whether an accident was caused by one’s job, getting compensation for a slip, trip, and fall incident can be challenging. For this reason, in the ideal scenario, you ought to consult with a lawyer before discussing a settlement with your employer or insurance provider.

Contact the Fischetti Law Group in Boynton, Beach, Florida today to discuss your slip and fall accident with our legal team. Call 833-MIKE-247 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with one of our team members. You can share the details of the claim and ask questions as you consider your next steps.

One of the most frequent causes of injuries in the United States is slip and fall injuries. Most people don’t think about the dangers of slip and fall accidents and the harm that they cause until it affects them and their families.

Additionally, a lot of individuals are unaware of how expensive a slip-and-fall mishap may be. For those who are suffering from injuries due to a slip and fall accident, working with a qualified personal injury law firm is the best way to recover and obtain the compensation needed to one’s life back to as normal as possible. Here are some slip-and-fall statistics and data to illustrate how catastrophic these kinds of incidents may be.

• The most common type of injury: Slips, trips, and falls account for more than 25% of all injuries across all industries. Slip and fall incidents are a primary source of injuries for people of all ages, even though they are frequently the most severe for older folks. Every age group saving those between the ages of 10- 24seeings a higher-than-average incidence of non-fatal injuries due to slips and falls. Approximately one-third of adults over 65 falls each year. The older you get, the more serious your slip and fall accident is expected to be. Slips and falls are the most significant cause of injuries on the job for people over 55. Also, more than 60 percent of nursing home residents fall at least once each year.
• Emergency room visits: More than one million people go to the emergency room each year for slip and fall accidents. That’s more than two thousand people each day in the United States alone. There are about 8 million emergency room visits each year because of falls.
• Leading cause of work disability: Although slips and falls are not the main cause of fatal occupational injuries, they’re the number one cause of missed workdays/work-related disability, and mortality among adults in the United States, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• Cost of Slip and Fall Injuries: According to research conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the average hospital cost of a slip and fall is about $30,000-$40,000. Slip and fall accidents cost Americans more than $34 billion each year.

Even a little slip-and-fall incident can have a long-term negative effect on your health. Falls are the most frequent cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), which can leave you permanently disabled, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Other types of injuries that occur from slips and falls include:

• Back and neck injuries (Fractured vertebrae and herniated discs).
• Broken bones, dislocated, or shattered joints.
• Muscle and tendon sprains, strains, or tears, and other soft tissue injuries
• Spine and back injuries: Spinal cord injuries, result in partial damage or total paralysis.
• Brain injuries
• Hip Fractures
• Cuts and bruises
• Shoulder and/or neck injury
• Sprains and strains
• Soft tissue injuries

• Standing water from rain, food, faulty drainage, or other spilled liquids.
• Slippery or sticky floors/stairs
• Uneven or damaged walkways
• Poorly maintained walkways, stairs, or floors
• Tripping hazards with no warning signage
• Improperly repaired surfaces

Evaluate your surroundings and situation – Determine if the fall will require an ambulance visit to the ER.

Report the Accident: Get the details of the incident in writing—ask the manager, owner, or landlord to make a written report, and request a copy before you leave. Then contact the Fischetti Law Group.

Seek Medical Treatment: Your health—or the health of a loved one—should be your number-one priority following a slip, trip, and fall accident. If you’ve been hurt, it’s important to see a doctor so that your injuries can be properly documented. Those medical records will be important pieces of evidence should you decide to seek compensation for your injuries. Your medical records will be important pieces of evidence should you decide to seek compensation for your damages.

Document Everything: Get the name and contact info of any potential witnesses and document the scene.

Decline to Give Statements: Decline to state an insurance company until you’ve spoken to an experienced attorney. Federal laws limit truck driving hours, but ultimately the truck driver is responsible for his or her well-being and attentiveness.