Slip & Fall Injuries

Slip and Falls Injuries: • Bruises • Strained ligaments and muscles • Fractures • Broken bones • Spinal cord injuries • Neck injuries • Head injuries • Brain injury Causes: • Slippery surfaces • Uneven surfaces Falls at Work • Inadequate lighting • Obstructions $70 Million • On the job falls cost approximately $70 million dollars in compensation and medical expenses each year. • Lack of handrails Slip and Fall Facts: 85% • 85% of workers' compensation claims are attributed to employees slipping on slick floors. What You may be Compensated for: 5% Over 5% of slip and falls cause fractures. The majority of fractures caused by slip and falls are hip fractures. Of Workers • Medical Bills • Lost Earnings • Pain and Suffering • Slip and falls are the leading cause of injury among truckers. Cause Fractures Falls account for 8 million • Disfigurement • Wrongful Death emergency room visits each year. Slip and falls cause over 1 million 9 Million ER Visits emergency room visits every year. Call d'Oliveira & Associates • Loss of Consortium at 1-800-992-6878 for a free Consultation