CHICAGO, IL – If you’ve experienced a slip and fall accident, it can leave you confused and extremely hurt. Even if you haven’t, you likely have an idea of what can cause someone to fill and fall on someone else’s property. According the attorneys at the Dinizulu Law Group, there are some surprising culprits that slip and fall accidents are caused by daily.
- Wet Sidewalks/Walkways
Wet walkways are the most common cause of slip and fall accidents. Wet surfaces including wet sidewalks or floors can be extremely dangerous as they create a slippery surface that can lead to serious injuries. Take caution when walking in these areas and be on the lookout for puddles or wet patches in the ground. - Dirty/Muddy Floors
Excessively wet floors can be a hazard – if you notice there is something on the floor, clean it up immediately to prevent the risk of a slip and fall accident. If you’re aware your property has flooring issues, make sure to put up warning/hazard signs to give notice to customers. - Slippery Shoes
Slippery shoes can cause slip and fall accidents because the bottom of the shoes do not grip the surface they’re on. This causes people to slide out of their shoes which can lead to a catastrophic fall. - Wet Carpet
One of the leading causes of wet carpets is plumbing issues causing carpets to be very slick, which can cause a fall. Oftentimes, wet carpets are hard to spot. In fact, you may not realize there’s a wet spot until you step in it. - Ripped Tile/Torn Carpet
Ripped tiles and torn carpets are often the culprits of slip and fall injuries. In order to avoid injuring yourself on a damaged floor, keep an eye out for any damage or obstruction on your path.
Slip and fall statistics
According to the National Floor Safety Institute, slip and falls account for over 1 million emergency room visits, representing the leading cause of visits, and account for 12% of total fatalities. Fractures are the most serious consequences of falls and occur in 5% of all people who fall.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPCS), floors and flooring materials contribute directly to more than 2 million fall injuries each year. Half of all accidental deaths in the home are caused by a fall.
Each year in the United States, 1 of every 3 people over the age of 65 will experience a fall – half of which are repeat falls. According to the CDC, in 2005, more than 15,000 people over the age of 65 died as a result from a fall – up from 7,700 a decade earlier.
Contact an Illinois slip and fall attorney
If you’ve suffered from slip and fall accident and sustained a personal injury due to someone else’s negligence, the skilled lawyers at the Dinizulu Law Group are here to help you. Our team has more than 50 years of combined experience in fighting for injured victims. We put our resources and experience attorneys on your case to help you win the maximum compensation you are entitled to.
Call the personal injury attorneys at the Dinizulu Law Group today for a free consultation at (312) 384-1920.
