posted by Admin on Jun 25
Slip and fall accidents account for a vast majority of work related injuries, as well as many injuries outside the workplace. Whether one slips due to an unforeseen act of nature, such as excess rain, ice, or sludge, or because of personal carelessness such as tripping on a deep crack in a walking path or a wrinkle in the carpet, slip and fall accidents should never be taken lightly.
Weather Conditions
Primarily, slip and fall accidents occur because of uncontrollable weather conditions, like heavy rain, ice, and snow or sludge. These falls may result in a cracked tailbone or a condition that separates the vertebrae of the lower back, often requiring surgery. Although these are usually because of weather, they can sometimes be prevented from happening. By placing “slippery when wet” signs or salting and sanding areas where ice may accumulate, employers or landlords may greatly decrease the chance of someone hurting themselves.
Negligence of Maintenance
It is not uncommon to hear of slip and fall accidents occurring at one’s home, because of lack of routine maintenance, like filling cracks in the sidewalk with cement or repairing wrinkled carpet. These may also happen in the workplace or other public locations and may result in painful injuries that may require immediate surgery.
Fault of the Injured
Furthermore, often slip and fall accidents are the effect of one’s own careless working and living habits, like knowingly working in a warehouse or garage with condensation on the floors from humidity, choosing to go out in harsh weather conditions, or ignoring warnings of slippery floors. These types of slip and fall accidents are also common and are usually the fault of the injured.
Though slip and fall accidents may be the result of many variables, they are normally the outcome of poor responsibility on someone’s part, whether it be an employer, business, landlord, or the injured individual’s own negligence. In taking the time to notice and evaluate working, living, and business areas, one may limit the possibility of a slip and fall accident just by being aware. These accidents happen frequently and the only way to stop them is to take the area’s conditions into consideration and act accordingly.
This article is based solely on facts and is not meant as legal advice.
If you have an injury that you feel may have been caused by unsafe conditions, contact Wurtzel Law in New York. The attorneys will consult with you about the specifics of your case and help you.