Slip and Fall Claims: The Ultimate Guide

Slip and fall accidents often lead to serious injuries and sometimes they even cause long-term disabilities. According to Statista, falls on the same level account for 18.1% of workplace injuries, ranking as the second most common disabling cost.

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Slip and fall accidents occur within seconds, but can completely change someone's life. It can be an out-of-place rug, spilled water, a missed step, or just an item dropped on the floor that causes the accident.

Hundreds of thousands of people in Canada visit hospitals every year because of fall accidents.

Fall Prevention

A fall prevention expert and senior scientist at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and University Health Network, Geoff Fernie, suggests two effective ways to prevent falls:

· Wear safe footwear to avoid slips and get more control over foot mobility.

· Every property owner should install graspable handrails on either side of the stairs and ensure that everyone is using them.

What Should You Do if You’re in a Slip-and-Fall Accident

· Inform the property, business, or homeowner about the accident.

· Take snapshots and videos of the place where the accident occurred.

· Photograph or preserve any footwear or clothing you were wearing at the time of the accident.

· Consult a physician and check them for potential injuries.

· Speak to a personal injury lawyer to discuss how you can get compensation for your loss.

Legal Rights of People Who Encounter Slip and Fall Accidents

When you experience a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property, you get immediately entitled to financial compensation for the losses that follow, including but not limited to:

· Rehabilitation expenses and medical treatment.

· Disability benefits. (in case of a disability)

· Emotional trauma and physical pain

· Lost wages

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Disclaimer: This article is only intended for educational purposes and shouldn’t be used as a substitute for legal advice.

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