Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents

Although there are several types of accidents that cause injury from falling, slipping is the most common. We don’t often see the cause of the slip as readily as an item that we might trip over like a bump on a walking surface, or a hole that we might fall into ― making slip and fall cases particularly nuanced.

A slip and fall accident is defined by a slip in which you lose contact between your foot and the surface below. Recovery of your equilibrium, while falling, is reflexive and often results in over-corrections made by the body to try to regain balance. Injury from a slip and fall accident usually results from the striking of a rigid surface. The most common injury is bruising, but victims of slip and fall accidents can easily tear muscles, tendons, or even break bones.

7 Things to Watch for to Prevent Slip and Fall Accidents:

1. 1. Spilled liquids on the floor
2. 2. Foreign objects such as plastic or cardboard on the floor
3. 3. Exceptionally heavy floor wax
4. 4. Clothes dropped from hangers
5. 5. Wet pavement and puddles
6. 6. Wet grass
7. 7. Wet shoes

Pay special attention in areas of poor lighting, and use added caution if you’re wearing loose shoes such as flip-flops or sandals.

Slip and Fall Injury Attorneys
If you’ve injured yourself in a slip and fall accident, you need the help of a qualified personal injury attorney to assess your case and help you file a claim. If this is not done in a timely or proper manner, you may not receive all the benefits you’re entitled to.

Make sure your slip and fall incident is handled correctly. Call Dan Newlin Injury Attorneys at 800-257-1822 for a free consultation.

Our firm has helped over 10,000 people with their personal injury claims. Let us help you.