Slips and Falls – Sodhi Law Group
Almost Seventy-Billion dollars a year is what it costs employers as a result of slips and falls. That includes compensation claims, productivity and fines due to violations. Slips and falls are approximately 15% of workers compensation claims and cost roughly twenty-thousand per incident. Construction, Manufacturing and Wholesale trade are leading industries with the most cases of injuries and deaths.
Slips and falls can be prevented. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or most people know them as OSHA, was created by congress. They were formed due to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. Their purpose is to create a safe environment at the workplace for men and women employees and to hold accountable the employers and ensure they comply with the set standards. They help employers meet set requirements, hold trainings and provide education assistance.
However, no matter how prepared an employer is or how safe they have made their workplace for the employees, slips and falls still occur. These accidents can be due to:
- Floor contaminations/Fluid spills
- Object obstructing the walkway
- Insufficient lighting
- Step stools and ladders
- Weather conditions
- Floor damage
What steps should be taken when involved in a slip and fall at a workplace? First, seek medical attention. Second, inform management. Third, call a lawyer. It is extremely important to document everything. Any witnesses? Collect their contact information. Where exactly was the
Location the accident occurred? Pictures are worth a thousand words, so make sure to take a picture of any mishaps in the workplace that could have caused the slip and/or fall.
Most important, do not give any statements until a lawyer has been met with and has given instruction to do so. When contemplating taking legal action all these steps can improve the odds of getting compensation as stated by the Workers Rights.
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