It is the type of accident that may barely turn heads. Unlike car accidents, as well as product liability and medical malpractice cases, slip and fall incidents never make it as a story on the nightly news. In some cases, a slip and fall bruises nothing more than someone’s pride. However, statistics emphasize the severity of slip and fall incidents and the negative physical impacts the incidents can have on victims.
The results of a study released by the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) underscore the potential severity of slip and fall incidents. According to the study conducted by the NFSI, slip and fall incidents account for more than one million visits to emergency rooms every year. Why are many slip and fall injuries considered serious? One answer is a slip and fall rarely provides any warning for a victim, which means the victim has little or no time to break the momentum generated by a fall. Another answer concerns the vulnerability of sensitive areas of the body, such as the head and spinal column.
If you sustained an injury as the result of a slip and fall incident, you should be proactive and contact an experienced slip and fall attorney. A lawyer conducts an exhaustive investigation into your case by gathering physical evidence, as well as interviewing witnesses that support your version of what transpired before, during, and after the slip and fall incident. Working with a slip and fall attorney can help you receive the approval of an insurance claim, and if you obtain enough evidence, a favorable ruling for a personal injury lawsuit. To file a civil lawsuit that seeks monetary damages, your slip and fall attorney must show the court that another party committed one or more acts of negligence that caused your injury.
At Morgan and Morgan, we have helped clients receive just compensation regarding personal injury cases for more than 35 years. Since we opened our first office in 1988, Morgan and Morgan has recovered more than $20 billion in compensation for our clients. A significant percentage of the compensation is the result of negotiated settlements and favorable legal judgments that have come from slip and fall cases.
If a slip and fall incident has caused you harm, schedule a free case evaluation today with a personal injury attorney from Morgan and Morgan.