Phoenix Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers
Attorney Representation in Phoenix, Arizona Since 1996
Slip and Fall Accidents in Arizona on the Decline
As Arizona slip and fall injury attorneys, we were surprised to hear that in 2010 the number of fall injuries in the United States reached 208,470, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Work injuries are said to be the most common causes of slip and fall accidents. Often, slip and fall injuries or fatalities are caused by the negligence of another party. For injuries that occur at work, Arizona injured victims have the right to obtain workers’ compensation. It is important to make sure to file the claim with workers’ compensation in the correct amount of time. Also, there are certain restrictions on what doctors you can go to when you are receiving workers’ compensation. Even though an injured individual chooses to receive workers’ compensation, depending on the circumstances a claim may still be able to be made against the at-fault party.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) categorized falls into two categories, same-level falls and elevated falls. Same-level falls cause more injuries to more victims because it occurs more often than the latter. Slip and trip accidents can be considered as same-level falls and usually happen while walking on a surface or hitting an object that causes one to fall. Meanwhile, elevated falls, despite having a lesser number of victims, causes injuries that are more serious and severe.
Arizona Fatal Fall Accident Statistics
According to the preliminary results of the 2010 National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it was revealed that fatal fall accidents in the country declined from 645 incidents in 2009 to 635 in 2010. Remember though, this is only for fatal accidents from trip and falls. In Arizona, there were reportedly nine cases of fatal fall accidents in 2010 out of the 75 reported fatal occupational injuries.
Should You Contact a Professional Arizona Slip and Fall Accident Attorney?
An Arizona slip and fall accident attorney many times is necessary and a key element to pursuing a case against the at-fault party. Many times workers’ compensation laws are complex and an attorney has to understand those laws as well as the laws of slip and fall injuries. When filing a slip and fall claim, almost always it is necessary to hire an expert to prove that the condition was a dangerous one that caused the person to slip and fall. Slip and fall accident law is one of the more complex areas of law especially when workers’ compensation is involved. At Breyer Law Offices, P.C. we have handled many slip and fall accidents claims when the injured individual has workers’ compensation as well as cases where workers’ compensation is not involved. To have a free consultation call (602)457-6222.
