Slip, trip & fall accidents are one of the leading causes of fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While these accidents are often preventable, when they do occur, they can have profound physical, psychological and financial impacts on injured people.
The following statistics provide some more insight into the prevalence and impacts of slip, trip and fall accidents in the U.S. (according to data from the CDC):
Slip, trip and fall accidents can occur anywhere – including at home and at places of business. When these accidents take place in retail settings, however, some of their specific causes may include (but may not be limited to):
When store workers and/or managers were aware of such risks but did nothing to mitigate them (by, for instance, failing to clean up spills, fix uneven flooring, etc.):
Have you or a loved one been hurt in a slip, trip and fall accident? If so, you can rely on an experienced Littleton premises liability lawyer at Bahr & Kreidle for experienced help pursuing justice and compensation.
Since 1983, our lawyers have been fighting on behalf of injured people and aggressively standing up against injustice, inequality and intolerance. Our lawyers know how serious and devastating the impacts of slip, trip and fall injuries can be, and we know that many injured people depend on settlements to get the medical treatments they need. That’s why we are committed to being here to advocate injured people’s rights, help them hold negligent parties responsible and ultimately get them the highest possible awards for their injuries and losses.
