Common Injuries from Slip and Falls

For many, it is entirely possible to trip where no hazard exists. Slip and fall accidents occur every day, causing injuries which can range from minor to serious. In some cases, a slip and fall accident can even prove fatal.

While no two slip and fall accidents are quite the same, unsuspecting pedestrians are consistently put at risk by several common factors. Slippery swimming pool decks and ice and snow-covered walkways frequently cause slip and fall accidents. Cracked and uneven sidewalks are also familiar culprits, as are poorly-lit, cluttered areas in and around a home. Additionally, ripped or frayed carpeting – particularly on stairs – is especially perilous. Property owners and site managers have a duty to remove such hazards as soon as they are made aware that a problem exists. When a property owner or site manager fails to take reasonable steps to ensure that their premises are safe, victims can quickly and easily become injured.

Common Injuries Sustained in Slip and Falls

Just as certain hazards are more likely than others to result in a slip and fall accident, those who are involved in an accident are prone to suffer certain injuries. As a victim falls forward he or she will often put their hands out to brace for impact. In so doing, they can sprain or even fracture their wrist or forearm. When a slip and fall accident causes a victim to fall backwards, they are at risk of suffering a shoulder dislocation or back injury. Additionally, victims who fall awkwardly to the ground may suffer a lower body injury, such as a twisted knee or fractured hip.

Most worrisome of all, however, are injuries sustained when a slip and fall victim strikes his or her head on the floor or other hard surface. Concussions are not uncommon in such circumstances, and during a particularly violent fall a victim may even suffer a skull fracture. The consequences of a traumatic brain injury are dire and often lifelong.

Highland Park Slip and Fall Lawyers at the Law Offices of Harold J. Gerr Seek Justice for Injured Victims

For most people, a slip and fall is nothing more than an embarrassing moment, soon to be forgotten, but others will not be so lucky. If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip and fall accident caused by the negligent actions of another, you may be entitled to compensation via a premises liability lawsuit. Highland Park personal injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Harold J. Gerr will determine the viability of your claim. Contact us today by calling 732-537-8570 or toll free at 877-249-4600, or complete our online form.