Elk Grove Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers
Elk Grove Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents are the second leading cause of accidental death in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), more than one million Americans experience some type of slip and fall, or trip and fall injury every year. The cost of treating a slip and fall injury can soar into the tens of thousands, making it difficult for injured victims to make ends meet. The Elk Grove slip and fall accident lawyers at Estey Bomberger want to ensure victims are not only properly cared for during the claims process, but also want to ensure victims’ future medical needs are met. Whether inside or outside the courtroom, our lawyers can help prove our client was the victim of a dangerous premise and therefore, entitled to financial compensation from the responsible party. Financial compensation can be sought for:
- Past, current and future medical expenses
- Past, current and future earnings
- Lost benefits
- Permanent scars
- Diminished quality of life
- Pain and suffering.
Types of Elk Grove Slip and Fall Accident Injuries
Broken bones, including legs, arms, hands, feet, fingers, toes, back, hips and skulls, are a common slip and fall accident injury. Broken bone injuries are often thought of as more minor injuries, but serious short-term and long-term medical complications can be associated with a broken bone injury (depending on the type of break). Another type of injury commonly associated with slip and fall accidents are head injuries. A general term used to describe injury to the skull, scalp or brain, head injuries are usually described as either open or closed. As its name implies, an open head injury describes exposure of brain and brain tissue. Closed head injuries are the opposite of open head injuries – the scalp and skull remain intact.
Other types of slip and fall injuries include contusions, herniated discs, dislocated bones, muscle strains, slipping vertebrae, damages nerves, lacerations, scrapes, paralysis and death.
The Elderly and Slip and Fall Accidents
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), almost 2,000 older Americans die every year as a result of a slip and fall accident injury. The CDC also reports that slip and fall accident injuries account for more elderly deaths than any other type of injury. Why are the elderly at such high risk for slip and fall accidents? Elderly falls can be attributed to declining physical mobility, vision and mental awareness. For example, an older individual suffering from reduced vision may not see an object lying on the floor or a crack in the sidewalk. To prevent an elderly person from becoming a slip and fall accident victim, the Elk Grove personal injury attorneys at the law firm of Estey Bomberger recommend the following tips to improve home safety:
- Fix all cracked walkways
- Repair torn carpeting
- Install bars inside and outside the shower and bathtub
- Avoid any inherently slippery floor surfaces, such as marble floors
- Install nonskid mats or floors where possible
- Keep the home well lit and free of clutter.
Tell an Elk Grove Slip and Fall Accident Attorney About Your Case
Whether you call or email, the Elk Grove slip and fall accident attorneys at the law firm of Estey Bomberger want to hear about your potential case. Once we have listened to your story, we will be able to tell you if filing a claim is within your legal options. Call (916) 903-5216 or email an online case consultation request form today. Both the call and email are offered at no charge to you. If our firm represents your case, you will owe us nothing until we have won compensation for you.