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There's a subtle difference between slips and falls. A slip
happens on the same level, such as when you slip while walking
on a slippery floor or stumble over a crack on a sidewalk. A
fall normally refers to a change in elevation, such as when
you fall off a ladder or tumble down a flight of stairs.
There are over a million injuries each year that result from
slips and falls, including 17,000 fatalities. While sometimes
minor and causing no more than a bruised ego, many slip and
fall accidents result in broken limbs. The back is the most
often injured part of the body in falls, but joint injuries
to the wrist, elbow and shoulder, or the ankle, knee and hip,
which are most frequently associated with slips, are also very
common.
Slips and falls are commonly caused by liquids spilled on the
surface you walk on that leave oily or slippery residue. They
can also be caused by uneven surfaces or steps, or by defects
in the surface materials. Holes, or broken steps or floorboards,
can also cause an injury.
Another common cause is defective, dim, or inadequate lighting
that reduces your chance to see the hazard, and many people
trip over exposed wiring or on loose or worn carpets. Cracked
or loose floor tiles create many accidents, as do obstacles
in the pathway and cupboard doors or filing cabinets that have
been left open.
While the causes are many, the results are often depressingly
similar for any victim. In addition to the pain of an injury,
there's often time lost from work for treatment and recovery.
Reaching a satisfactory settlement with the property owners
and insurance companies can be an even greater challenge, and
enlisting the services of a qualified and experienced
attorney, such as those at Banafsheh, Danesh & Javid,
P.C., can let you concentrate on getting better while we obtain
the best possible settlement on your behalf.
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