Some studies estimate that as many as one million individuals visit emergency rooms each year as a result of slip and fall accidents. While these types of accidents may result in minor injuries, such as cuts and bruises, they also can result in more severe injuries, such as broken bones, concussions, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries. As a result, everyone should be aware of the most common causes of slip and fall injuries in order to avoid them to the extent possible.
More than half of all slip and fall accidents result from dangerous surfaces. These walking areas may be wet, cluttered, dirty, or have other materials on them. Loose tiles, holes, snags, or rippling in carpeting, and loose floorboards also can contribute to falls. Potholes in parking lots, cracked or otherwise damaged or uneven sidewalks, or rickety staircases are other conditions that may lead to slip and fall accidents.
Weather conditions also contribute to slip and fall accidents. When places of business fail to remove ice and snow from their sidewalks, reasonably clear parking lots, and generally take steps to ensure customers’ safety, they may be responsible for any slip and fall injuries that occur. Additionally, customers often will track ice and snow into stores, which can cause slippery floors. If store employees fail to consistently and completely keep the floors free from water, slush, and ice, slip and fall accidents tend to occur.
Finally, slip and fall accidents often involve elderly people, who may not be physically stable or have difficulty walking. Nursing homes and assisted living facilities, in particular, are common places for slip and fall accidents. If nursing home staff fails to properly supervise patients or properly assist them with physical movement, liability for resulting slip and fall injuries may be an issue.
When you or a family member suffers serious injuries from a slip and fall or any other type of accident, and another’s negligence caused the accident, you may have a personal injury claim under Wisconsin law. Call Boller & Vaughan today at (608) 268-0268, or contact us online at www.bollervaughan.com in order to set up an appointment with one of our Wisconsin personal injury attorneys, and see what we can do for you.
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We live in Friendship, Wisconsin, and Boller & Vaughan came to our doorstep to discuss our mother’s wrongful death claim on a Saturday morning. Not only were we pleased with the large recovery, we were so thankful to have lawyers who were willing to explain to us every twist and turn along the way. It is great to know there is a law firm that will fight for the rights of elderly people all over Wisconsin.
Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan were incredible in working on my case and my daughter’s case. I was out of work and in the hospital with a new baby. Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan protected our rights and it was a pleasure to work with them. I hope never to be in another motor vehicle accident, however, if I am and I am injured, I will contact Boller & Vaughan immediately.
I was referred to Michelle through a friend. I have never had a better experience. It took a little over a year to get my settlement but the staff there stayed in constant contact and kept me in the loop. Oh, and Michelle actually got me MORE money than we discussed. I will refer anyone to this firm. Words cannot do justice the thanks that I have for Michelle and her staff (Mary especially) thank you guys so much!
After my husband died as a result of a motor vehicle accident, Boller & Vaughan spent countless hours talking with me, meeting with me in person, and making sure that I was okay. The drunk driver who hit us did not have any insurance, and we had to make a claim through our own insurance. Boller & Vaughan was fantastic at explaining the law to me and the handling of our claims.
After my son was injured in a daycare setting, Ms. Vaughan took the time to thoroughly investigate our case and my son’s injuries. Michele was approachable and had answers to our questions. Talking with her helped to relieve many of our anxieties.