Tulsa Slip and Falls Attorney
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When we are out in the public and using facilities owned by business or other people, there is always a chance that an unforeseen event or obstacle can cause you to slip and fall. Slip and falls in public places that result in injury are more frequent than you may think.
This isn’t something that most young adults think about very often, but even young and healthy people are at risk. If you slip and fall on an icy stairway and hit your head on a stair, it doesn’t matter how young you are, the result could be a catastrophic injury. It is the responsibility of business and facility owners to keep their property safe for the public to use – young and old, healthy and handicapped.
Many businesses and property owners are negligent with keeping their property safe and up-to-code. If a business spills something on their floor and doesn’t notify the people using their facility that there is a safety hazard, they could be responsible for injury caused by the spill. If a company negligently leaves debris in an aisleway and causes a fall, there could be liability there as well. There are many scenarios in which negligence of a property owner can result in someone slipping and falling and being badly hurt. If the person who slips and falls is of advanced age or handicapped, then the risk of severe injury or potentially even death is an unfortunate possibility.
Tulsa Slip and Falls Information
According to the CDC, the number of people who suffer from slip and falls in America each year is over a million. On average, around 17,000 people die each year from injuries sustained in a slip and fall incident. Many of these incidents take place on the job, making up about 15% of the total worker’s compensation claims. Slip and falls are also very common in nursing homes, in fact, more than 60% of residents in nursing homes fall once a year or more. It is very important that nursing homes and other facilities take care to accommodate the aging population and make it safe for them to get around.
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How to Open a Slip and Falls Case in Tulsa
If you slip and fall and suspect that you may be injured in any way, call to seek medical attention as quickly as possible. If you’re in a public place like a store, make sure that an incident report is filed and try to speak with a manager / property owner if possible. Contact Mark L. Miller as soon as possible to help you preserve evidence and review your claim.
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