There are many people who are injured daily after falling and slipping in their workplace and some at home. Uneven flooring wet floors, unsafe construction areas, damaged stairways, low lighting in busy areas, poorly maintained sidewalk and faulty handrails are the main causes of slip and fall accidents.
People who are familiar with these common causes of slip and fall accidents are in a better position to protect themselves from such accidents. Here are all you need to know about slip and fall accidents and what you have to do in case you get involved.
Property owners are charged with the responsibility of keeping the offices and the rest of the property safe. Many people who are victims of slip and fall accidents do not know the responsibility of keeping the walkway safe lies with the property owner.
Owners of premises who are found to be negligent in keeping the office or walkway safe for walking will be held responsible in the event that a slip and fall accident occurs and someone is injured. That means people who get involved in slip and fall accidents should immediately call their lawyer who will help them in seeking justice and compensation for any pain and suffering that they experience.
The other important thing to know about slip and fall accidents is that it mostly affects senior citizens. This is because as people age, their bones are less flexible and more likely to break unlike those of young people. Breakage of hips and backs are common injuries that senior citizens sustain.
This goes to say that senior citizens should take extra care to avoid places where they are likely to slip and fall. A single slip and fall accident can potentially leave a senior citizen immobile which reduces their independence and quality of life.
In the event you are injured after slipping and falling, do not share the details of the incident with anyone other than your lawyer. Ideally what happens is that the victims of slip and fall accidents are contacted by the insurance company of the business where they fell. When they reach out to you, keep in mind that you are not legally obligated to respond to their queries irrespective of how awkward the situation will present itself. This way you will avoid mistakes that might curtail your pursuit for justice and compensation.
The other important thing is to preserve all the evidence as much as possible which includes keeping the shoes and clothes you had when you fell.