Preventing Slip and Fall Accidents

Many of us take a tumble every now and then. It is usually somewhat embarrassing and after catching our breath we get up and move on. Some slips and falls of course can result in serious injury. There are many things we can do to prevent the likelihood of slipping and falling, but there are other times when someone else has not taken enough responsibility and can be found negligent. Spills in the supermarket that haven’t been cleaned up in a timely manner, loose carpeting at the office or an over-diligent cleaning agency that uses super slippery polish can all cause us to topple over when it’s not our fault.

Under those circumstances it is well worth consulting a lawyer and suing for personal injury. You may have medical bills to cover and have to have time off work. Prevention is always better than cure though so think about the ways you can avoid slipping and falling becoming a habit.

Sensible footwear is one of the biggest things you can do to protect your self. Well designed soles that are made to grip are going to get you through those slippery floors better than soles that are slippery themselves. Even high heels can come with non-slip soles. You need to take extra care in high heels too, especially in bad weather.

You can use non – slip flooring in your own home. If you work in an office you might like to suggest the same thing. Non slip matting is great if you have elderly people at home too.

Keep stairs, paths and driveways clean and clear during all seasons. Ice can be treacherous and slime can build up quickly on paths and wooden stairs. Use non-slip paint on any wooden decking and consider getting non-slip edges for staircases. Use handrails when ascending and descending stairs.

Make sure ladders, chairs or anything else you need to climb on are good and sturdy before taking your feet off the floor. Sure, you might be able to sue your company for having a rickety stepladder, but is it worth the broken arm? It only takes a minute to check things over.

Keep an eye on your pets. Cats especially are notorious for getting under your feet and many a person has found themselves in hospital after tripping over their beloved moggy. If your cat is a nuisance in the kitchen, either put her outside or hold her when you need to move around. The same thing goes for small and not so small dogs.

De-clutter your house and your work area. Even small things on the floor can cause you to stumble, and the less clutter there is the more likely you are to notice something there that doesn’t belong.

Everyone will take a fall at some stage and injure themselves, but we can reduce that risk with a little fore-thought. Make looking at the ground as much a part of your routine as looking in your car mirror. That way you might not miss that broken bit of concrete on the pavement.

Slip and fall attorneys can help you deal with your personal injury lawsuit.