Slip and Fall Accidents - Premises Liability
Most people don’t think twice about the safety of a storefront sidewalk, a grocery aisle, or a stairwell in their apartment building. Whether a person is at a place of employment, shopping at a store, or spending time at a residence, if the property is not adequately constructed or maintained, slip and fall accidents can occur, and they may result in injury and even death.
Slip and fall accidents in Rhode Island are most common during the winter season as wet, snowy conditions present hazards. However, slip and fall injuries can happen at any time of year, especially if floors are wet, or when hazardous or ill repaired stairways aren’t properly built or maintained. As such, the owner of property, and/or a person or business in charge of maintaining property, may be held legally accountable if a hazardous condition results in an injury. Obviously not all falls are someone’s fault, but a duty is owed to maintain property in a reasonably safe condition.
Fall Accident Statistics
Children
Based on data provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the main cause of non-fatal injuries for all children ages 0 to 19. About 8,000 children each day suffer serious fall-related injuries that require trips to an emergency room. Approximately 2.8 million children every year visit emergency rooms due to fall related injuries.
Older Adults
Every year one in three adults age 65 and older are involved in a fall accident. Approximately 20 to 30 percent experience injuries which present significant difficulty for mobility or living independently and increase the risk of premature death. About 2.2 million nonfatal fall injuries among older adults in 2009 were treated at emergency departments, and more than 582,000 of these patients required hospitalization.
Slip and Fall Accident Injuries
Slip and fall accidents are more common and more serious than most people think. Falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI) at 35.2 percent. According to the CDC, about half of brain injuries suffered by children aged 0 to 14 years and about 61 percent of all brain injuries suffered by adults aged 65 years and older are attributed to fall accidents.
Depending on the conditions surrounding the accident, a person can suffer serious injury, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Sprain Injury
- Broken Bones
- Torn Ligaments
- Brain Injury
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Lacerations
Consequences of Slip and Fall Injuries
As one can imagine, slip and fall injuries often lead to extensive hospital stays; long-term medical care and treatment; months, if not years, of physical therapy; time away from work; and even psychological challenges such as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression. When a slip and fall accident is caused by another person’s negligence or a property owner’s carelessness, the injured person and their family is entitled to compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and generally the impact that the fall has had upon their life.
Our Commitment to You
The Rhode Island personal injury lawyers at Marasco & Nesselbush are committed to obtaining social, personal, and economic justice for our clients. This includes achieving compensation for the many physical, psychological, and financial consequences of a slip and fall accident. As Rhode Island’s premier personal injury law firm, we have the legal experience and resources to hold negligent parties and their insurance companies accountable for their actions and to get you the compensation you deserve. To learn more about how we can protect your rights, or to request a free, confidential case consultation, fill out the web contact form on this page, or call one of our four offices:
Providence (401) 274-7400
Wakefield (401) 783-0000
Warwick (401) 738-7700
Woonsocket (401) 762-9800
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Slip and Fall Accidents - Premises Liability
Most people don’t think twice about the safety of a storefront sidewalk, a grocery aisle, or a stairwell in their apartment building. Whether a person is at a place of employment, shopping at a store, or spending time at a residence, if the property is not adequately constructed or maintained, slip and fall accidents can occur, and they may result in injury and even death.
Slip and fall accidents in Rhode Island are most common during the winter season as wet, snowy conditions present hazards. However, slip and fall injuries can happen at any time of year, especially if floors are wet, or when hazardous or ill repaired stairways aren’t properly built or maintained. As such, the owner of property, and/or a person or business in charge of maintaining property, may be held legally accountable if a hazardous condition results in an injury. Obviously not all falls are someone’s fault, but a duty is owed to maintain property in a reasonably safe condition.
Fall Accident Statistics
Children
Based on data provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the main cause of non-fatal injuries for all children ages 0 to 19. About 8,000 children each day suffer serious fall-related injuries that require trips to an emergency room. Approximately 2.8 million children every year visit emergency rooms due to fall related injuries.
Older Adults
Every year one in three adults age 65 and older are involved in a fall accident. Approximately 20 to 30 percent experience injuries which present significant difficulty for mobility or living independently and increase the risk of premature death. About 2.2 million nonfatal fall injuries among older adults in 2009 were treated at emergency departments, and more than 582,000 of these patients required hospitalization.
Slip and Fall Accident Injuries
Slip and fall accidents are more common and more serious than most people think. Falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI) at 35.2 percent. According to the CDC, about half of brain injuries suffered by children aged 0 to 14 years and about 61 percent of all brain injuries suffered by adults aged 65 years and older are attributed to fall accidents.
Depending on the conditions surrounding the accident, a person can suffer serious injury, including, but not limited to, the following:
Consequences of Slip and Fall Injuries
As one can imagine, slip and fall injuries often lead to extensive hospital stays; long-term medical care and treatment; months, if not years, of physical therapy; time away from work; and even psychological challenges such as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression. When a slip and fall accident is caused by another person’s negligence or a property owner’s carelessness, the injured person and their family is entitled to compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and generally the impact that the fall has had upon their life.
Our Commitment to You
The Rhode Island personal injury lawyers at Marasco & Nesselbush are committed to obtaining social, personal, and economic justice for our clients. This includes achieving compensation for the many physical, psychological, and financial consequences of a slip and fall accident. As Rhode Island’s premier personal injury law firm, we have the legal experience and resources to hold negligent parties and their insurance companies accountable for their actions and to get you the compensation you deserve. To learn more about how we can protect your rights, or to request a free, confidential case consultation, fill out the web contact form on this page, or call one of our four offices:
Providence (401) 274-7400
Wakefield (401) 783-0000
Warwick (401) 738-7700
Woonsocket (401) 762-9800
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