Lake County

SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS

Companies in Illinois have a responsibility to help their patrons avoid injuries from slip and fall accidents. 

These responsibilities may range from promptly cleaning up spills to warning visitors about the risk of a slip, trip, or fall.

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8 MILLION

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EVERY YEAR

FALLS CAUSE OVER

TRIPS TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM

of all emergency room visits are caused by fall related injuries.

21%

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SLIPS, TRIPS & FALLS

Common causes of

Broken, torn, or inappropriate flooring.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that floors and flooring materials cause over 2 million fall injuries each year.

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Ice, rain, cleaning materials, or spills can reduce the grip between your shoes and the walkway, causing you to slip.

Substances on walkways.

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Clutter in walkways.

Tools, rugs, and other clutter left in walkways can cause serious injuries and even worsen injuries.

Inadequate safety features.

Broken or missing handrails, poor lighting, and steps that aren’t marked to show their edges all fall into this category.

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CAUSED BY A FALL

Common injuries

Broken Bones: About five percent of all falls result in at least one broken bone, according to the NFSI.

Slips, trips, and falls can cause serious injuries. These include:

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Spinal Cord Injuries: Falls are the second leading cause of spinal cord injuries among people over age 65

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Traumatic Brain Injuries: Falls are the number-one cause of traumatic brain injuries, according to the CDC.

Slips, trips, and falls can cause serious injuries. These include:

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26 PERCENT

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Hartford Insurance Company estimates falls account for

of its total injury-related claims costs.

Illinois law gives an injured person two years to file a personal injury claim in court. 

Filing Your Slip and Fall Claim in Illinois

The cost of a slip and fall injury may include economic and non-economic losses, known as damages.

Damages in a Slip and Fall Case

Economic Damages Include:

• Medical costs • Lost Wages • Transportation cost • Replacement services for the home

Economic damages can be proven with receipts, invoices, pay stubs, and other documentation.

Non-economic damages are less concrete but still cause harm, such as:  • Pain and suffering  • Loss of enjoyment of life

Non-Economic Damages Include

Seek help from a Chicago personal injury attorney to help get the compensation you deserve.

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If you believe you may have grounds for a slip and fall claim, contact Briskman Briskman & Greenberg for a free, confidential consultation.

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