Slip and fall accidents are very common. They account for more than 1 million hospital visits per year. They are also the leading cause of workers’ compensation claims. Most cases require at least 31 days of missed work.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), issues with flooring account for more than 8 million injuries per year. More than
50% of all in-home accidental deaths occur because someone slips and falls.
When someone slips and falls, they commonly break or fracture bones. One of the most common is a hip fracture or break, which causes the most health issues afterward and is the most serious.
Americans over 65 are most at risk, and one in three will fall yearly. Some experience repeat falls.
In 2005 alone, 15,000 people over the age of 65 slipped, fell, and died.
Shockingly, for older Americans over the age of 85, slips and falls are the leading cause of death. After a serious fall, many seniors must be admitted to a nursing home for 24/7 care.
The world is a dangerous place, and you can encounter many situations that cause you to slip and fall. Here are the steps to take if you experience a slip and fall accident and injury.
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