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How Common are Slip and Fall Accidents?

How Common are Slip and Fall Accidents?

Did you know that slip and fall accidents are the second-leading cause of injury-related deaths? Slip and fall accidents are the leading cause of many hospital emergency room visits, accounting for over 21% of visits. But why are they so common? What makes people slip and fall that easily?  The truth is, it’s not very hard to slip and fall–it’s part of being human. Sometimes you just lose your balance and trip over your own two feet. But sometimes, it’s not your fault. Sometimes you slip and fall because of someone else’s negligence. In today’s blog, we’re discussing

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Poor Lighting Can Lead to Slip and Fall Accidents

Poor Lighting Can Lead to Slip and Fall Accidents

Accidents can happen anywhere, from the highways and city streets to your local grocery store. When injuries occur at places of business, it’s important to consider filing a premises liability lawsuit. A Provo slip and fall lawyer at our firm can help you negotiate the legal process. Slips, trips, and falls are common injuries at places of business. While these are often associated with liquids and tripping hazards, they can also be caused by poor lighting. Problems Caused by Poor Lighting Whenever part of a business is poorly lit, it presents a number of serious risks to safety,

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Wet Floors Mean Watch Out: Slip and Fall Accidents

Wet Floors Mean Watch Out: Slip and Fall Accidents

When there is a wet floor at any kind of business or establishment that accepts visitors/customers, it’s of the utmost importance that the issue be taken care of immediately. When the floor remains wet at a place of business, this can pose a serious slipping hazard to people on the premises. Major injuries can occur from slips and falls due to wet floors, particularly if the floors are near stairs or ledges. People have been known to break bones, tear muscles, and even suffer from head trauma and brain injuries because of these kinds of accidents. That’s why

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