Slip & Fall Attorneys
Most of us have had a momentary lapse when inattention leads to a slip, trip, and fall. In most cases, the slip and fall is little more than an embarrassing incident that might leave only bumps and bruises. Other times, a fall in a public place due to negligence or a fall at work due to negligence can be a more serious issue. A workplace slip and fall can leave you injured and unable to work in the same way a slip and fall in a public place can do the same.
According to the National Floor Safety Institute, the following facts apply to slip and fall accidents:
- Falls account for more than 8 million ER visits annually, with slips and falls accounting for more than a million of those
- Falls from a height and slip and falls account for 11 percent of job-related fatalities for men and 5 percent of job-related fatalities for women
- Fractures are the most serious consequence of falls—about 5 percent of those who experience a slip and fall will experience one or more fractures
- Slips and falls represent the primary cause of lost days from work
- Slips and falls are the leading cause of worker’s compensation claims—and the leading cause of occupational injury for those over the age of 55
- Floors and flooring materials are responsible for a significant number of slips and falls
- Falls can occur anywhere there is a dangerous or hazardous condition, and occur in virtually every industry. However, fatal falls occur more often in the construction, mining, and certain maintenance industries.
- The healthcare industry also has a high rate of slips and falls
The primary situations in which a slip or trip and fall may occur in the workplace—or on public or private property—include the following:
- Sloping walking surfaces
- Uneven tiles or bricks, or missing tiles or bricks
- Loose or frayed carpeting
- Loose mats or other types of flooring
- Desk drawers or file cabinet doors left open
- Uneven walking surfaces
- Greasy, wet, or slippery flooring surfaces
- Ramps without skid-resistant surfaces
- Taller-than-normal thresholds with no warning signs
- Stairs that are uneven, irregular, or damaged
- Lack of handrails on stairways
- Items extending out into walk paths
- Electrical cords and cables stretched across the walkway
- Ladder steps that are broken or damaged
- Unexpected transitions from one type of flooring to anotherRamps without skid-resistant surfaces
- Freshly waxed or highly polished wood or linoleum floors
- Weather issues such as frost, ice, snow, hail, sleet, or rain which make walkways slippery
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Workers’ Compensation Claims from a Slip and Fall Accident
In the majority of cases, injuries from a workplace slip or trip and fall will fall under a workers’ compensation claim. You may be entitled to payment for all medical expenses related to your workplace accident as well as lost wages if your injuries prevent you from working for any significant length of time. Under workers’ compensation benefits, you may also be eligible for expenses related to vocational rehabilitation, depending on the circumstances of your accident.
While you may not require an attorney to file a workers’ compensation claim, if your claim is denied or your employer refuses to do his or her part in the workers’ compensation claim process, an attorney from Palace Law can make sure your rights are fully protected, and that you receive the workers’ compensation benefits you are entitled to. In certain work-related slip and fall accidents, the negligence or inattention of a general contractor or subcontractor could have been a contributing factor. If this is true in your case, you may also be able to bring a third-party claim against the negligent party to collect damages.
Personal Injury Claims from a Slip and Fall Accident
If you were injured in a slip and fall accident in a public place, such as a grocery store, a restaurant, a mall, a parking lot, or other similar places, you may be entitled to file a personal injury claim against the business owner.
While a slip and fall accident can occur anywhere, at any time, some of the more common public areas where slip and falls occur include:
- Restaurants
- Public restrooms
- Malls
- Grocery stores
- Bars
- Nightclubs
- Curbs
- Moving sidewalks or escalators
- Stationary sidewalks and stairs
- Construction areas
- Slippery, wet areas around swimming pools
How an Attorney Can Help with Your Slip and Fall Accident
If you have been involved in a slip and fall accident in Washington or Oregon, it can be very beneficial to speak with a skilled attorney from Palace Law to discuss your options and plan for the future. Our attorneys can provide a prompt, thorough investigation essential to proving your claim. We have extensive knowledge of the laws in both states pertaining to slip and fall accidents and personal injury claims in general.
We will fight aggressively for your rights, pursuing compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. At Palace Law, you never pay unless we recover compensation on your behalf. We have recovered millions of dollars for our clients and are available 24/7 to assist you following your slip and fall accident.
Contact Palace Law online today for an evaluation of your slip and fall accident.
