Fresno Slip and Fall Accident Attorney
Slip and fall accidents are one of the leading causes of injury in the United States, reports the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Each year, more than one million Americans will experience a slip and fall accident and of those injured, tens of thousands will tragically die. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), in 2009, more than 25,000 people died as a result of their slip and fall accident related injuries. In the U.S., slip and fall accidents are the third largest cause of workplace injuries and are the most common reason for emergency room visits.Â
Where do Slip and Fall Accidents Occur?
Slip and fall accidents, or trip and fall accidents as they are also called, can occur anywhere a dangerous or hazardous premise condition exists. Some of the more common areas where slip and fall accidents occur, include doorways, uneven walkways, unstable work surfaces, ramps, ladders, stairs, cluttered hallways, areas of heavy traffic, construction areas and areas prone to wetness or spills.
Who is Most at Risk for a Slip and Fall Accident?
Slip and fall accidents can happen to almost anyone, regardless of age. However, the risk of falling does rise with age. Individuals 55 and older are prone to fall-related injuries, reports the NSC. In fact, the number of fall-related deaths among individuals 65 and older is four times the number of fall-related deaths among all other age groups. Limited mobility and declining muscle strength are a couple of reasons why older individuals are more susceptible to falling.
Types of Slip and Fall Accident Injuries
At Estey Bomberger, our caring Fresno slip and fall accident attorneys represent individuals suffering from all types of serious injuries, including:
- Broken bone injuries
- Head injuries
- Back injuries
- Neck injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Cuts/scrapes
- Joint injuries
- Hip injuries
- Muscle strains
- Bruises
- Paralysis
- Concussion
- Other types of injuries.
Compensation for Slip and Fall Accident Injuries
Suffering a serious injury in a Fresno slip and fall accident can affect a victim several ways: physically, mentally and financially. Physical injuries may prevent a victim from being able to work and may hamper his or her ability to earn wages in the future. Individuals who have sustained an injury in a traumatic event often suffer emotionally as well. Slip and fall accident victims often avoid people and places that remind them of the accident, and are often hypersensitive to normal life experiences. Physical and emotional injuries can be expensive to treat and may put unnecessary financial strain on injured victims.
The Fresno slip and fall accident attorneys at the law firm of Estey Bomberger want you to know that you are not alone. We have witnessed the serious consequences a devastating slip and fall accident can have on victims and are committed to helping you get the compensation you need to move forward. Our law firm has recovered millions of dollars for clients’ medical bills, diminished quality of life, disability, physical pain, emotional suffering, and lost wages.
Free Case Review
Call a Fresno slip and fall accident lawyer at Estey Bomberger for a free case review. You can call our office 24 hours a day, seven days a week to schedule a consultation. We look forward to taking your call and learning how we can help you. Â