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You’ve fallen and can’t get up! This is a very true statement. Falling, slipping and tripping result to 15% of all accidental deaths in the United States, second to motor vehicle crashes.

What Are The General Slip, Trips and Fall Stats?

Broken bones or a head injury can occur
Hospitalization because of the injury resulting from the fall
95% of hip fractures are caused by falling
Falls are the most common cause of trimitic brain injury (TBI)
Over 9million people are rushed to the emergency room each year for fall-related injuries
Falling once triples your chances to falling again
One-third of falls cause non-fatal injuries
Slip, trip and falls lawsuits are the third most common type of personal injury lawsuit, after auto accidents and medical malpractice

Workplace Slips, Trips and Fall Stats.

Slip and fall injuries are the most frequently reported workplace accidents
The construction industry has the highest rate of fall-related deaths
60 % of non-ratal slip and fall accidents come from retail trade, wholesale and service industries
Falls are primary cause of lost time at work
The average employee misses 11 days o work after a workplace fall
22 % of workplace falls result in more than 31 days of missed work
Slips, trips and falls cost employers more than $20 billion a year

Slip, Trip and Fall at Home Stats

75% of falls happen in homes or close by
50% of all accidental deaths occur at homes
More than 90% of falls from ladders occur at homes or on a farm
Most people fall on level surfaces within the home, rather than ladders or step stools
Falls occur most frequently in the following rooms:
- Living room – 31%
- Bedroom-30%
- Kitchen- 19%
- Bathroom-13%
- Hallways-10%
Throw rugs and loose carpet send more than 5,000 people to the emergency room each year

Slip, Trips and Fall Stats for Older Adults

Older Americans falls are the leading cause of fatalities and serious injuries
Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall
Each year over 300,000 older people are hospitalized for hip fractures
One in four adults aged 65 and older experience a fall
50% of older adults do not tell their doctors when they have fallen

If you were injured in a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property, contact us as soon as possible. GLG Law Group legal team understands the complexities of flip and fall cases and we will fight to WIN the compensation you deserve.

Slip and fall laws are complicated but finding the right slip and fall attorney is simple. Get your case started today by calling us at xxx-xxx-xxxx for a free, no-obligation remote consultation from the safety of your home.

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