Hurt In A Slip And Fall Accident

Were you hurt in a slip and fall accident? You're not alone. Every year there are 8 million slip-fall accidents in the United States, which result in 20,000 fatalities. 540,000 slip and fall injuries need to be addressed by a doctor, and may lead to permanent disability.
 
Slip and Fall Injuries
Are you in pain from a recent slip and fall injury that occurred at home, in a public space, or at work? Slip and fall injuries can be minimal, but they can also be debilitating, requiring extended bed rest, physical therapy, and possible surgical intervention. 

Shoulder injuries are one of the most common problems resulting from slip-fall accidents. Review these common shoulder injuries below:

• Bruises can occur as blood leaks into below-skin tissue, which turn yellow, green, red, purple, or blue as they heal.
• Pulled muscles or strains are common as the body twists during a slip-fall accident.
• Broken bones will occur when a bone is jarred out of place or is used to break a fall.
• Ligament injury, including sprains, can occur when stabilizing joint fibers are damaged.
• Damage to the Brachial Plexus, which connects nerves from the spine and controls hand and arm movement, is a common slip-fall injury.
• Dislocation may occur when a bone is pushed out of place.
• Damage to the rotator cuff upon fall impact is less common, but equally as dangerous to those involved in slip-fall accidents

Hurt in the Work Place and Considering a Slip and Fall Attorney?
If you were hurt in the workplace, you might have questions about your employer's liability. By hiring a slip and fall lawyer and learning the facts, you can protect your rights. 

Even though your place of work might look safe, your employer is responsible for avoiding the following risk factors:

• Worn staircases
• Damaged carpet
• Over waxed floors
• "Jerking" elevators
• Unevenly waxed floors
• Rounded or worn steps
• Unclean or debris-littered staircases and floors
• Treating selected flooring while leaving other areas bare
• Missing signage and warning pertaining to dangerous conditions

Find Out More About Slip and Fall Accidents
While you recover from your slip and fall injury, you can contact a slip and fall lawyer who can fully explain your legal rights and options.

If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, fill out this short questionnaire and get connected to local  lawyers in your area who can help you decide if and how to proceed with a claim.