It’s not fair or true, but the first thing that comes to mind when many people hear of slip and fall injuries are the stories they heard about people faking an injury in a store for a quick payoff. The truth is very different. People can – and do – suffer very serious, even fatal, injuries from a ‘simple’ fall.
Each year, slip and fall injuries account for over 1 million ER visits. Injuries suffered include head and back injuries as well as bone breaks and fractures. Because slip and fall injuries can become chronic, they are the leading cause of lost days at work and workers’ compensation claims. Slip and fall injuries are the primary cause of work-related injury for those over the age of 55. Hip fractures are a very serious consequence when an older person falls and can lead to death.
A property owner is expected to maintain certain safety standards, but these are not cut and dried. If there is a danger that the owner ‘should have known’ about and did not correct, then the owner can be considered negligent and responsible for injuries. In the event of a lawsuit, the court will consider whether or not the accident was preventable.
As can be expected, many falls are directly attributable to unsafe floors or flooring materials. Spills, loose or ripped carpeting, excessively waxed floors or obstructions left laying in walkways can be the direct cause of a fall. For example, if something was spilled on the floor in a store and someone slipped, how long was the spill on the floor? Did the store employees have time to guard the area of the spill and clean it up before someone fell? Every slip and fall injury is unique and should be reviewed by a Slip and Fall Accident Attorneys in Peoria AZ.
The Slip and Fall Accident Attorneys in Peoria AZ at The Garrison Law Firm are dedicated to ensuring that their their clients receive the recovery that they deserve. For over 25 years, they have been putting their negotiating skills and courtroom expertise to work for their clients. Visit the Site today to schedule a free legal consultation.
