Slip and Fall Injuries

Orlando, Florida

Approximately 15 percent of incidental workplace deaths are caused by slips, trips and falls, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. This makes slip and fall accidents the second lead cause of death, behind accident fatalities.

If you slip and fall while working, you are generally covered by your employers insurance company. Often times, your employers insurance will refuse to pay you a fair amount. Other times, the insurance may investigate your fall and insist that your employer is not at fault for your injury.

If you slip and fall at work

If you do sustain a slip and fall injury at work, it is crucial that you gather as much information as you can about the incident.

Try to obtain and immediately record the:

  • Date, time, place of the incident
  • Contact information of any witnesses
  • Circumstances surrounding the event (wet floor, etc.)
  • The overall state of cleanliness or disorder

If you are working in dangerous conditions, you have rights, even if your employer has required you to sign a waiver. Hiring an attorney may be the only way to protect yourself against companies who do not want to pay for your legitimate injury.

Depending on your situation, you may be covered by:

You may be able to collect benefits to cover:

  • Medical expenses
  • Time spent in the hospital
  • Pain and suffering
  • Physical therapy
  • Loss of future wages

Employers responsibility

Every property owner, be it a business, individual, or municipality, is responsible for maintaining their property so that it is does not pose a safety hazard for other people.

If these property owners disregard safety risks, they can be held liable for any injuries suffered on their property. Safety risks can include:

  • Slippery floors
  • Icy parking lots
  • Uneven sidewalks
  • Faulty floors

Slip and fall injuries are ones that should have been prevented. If you live in the Orlando area and were hurt in a slip and fall injury, please schedule a slip and fall accident consultation with the Orlando personal injury firm of Colling, Gilbert, Wright & Carter.