[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/blog\/where-do-the-most-common-slip-and-fall-accidents-occur\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/blog\/where-do-the-most-common-slip-and-fall-accidents-occur\/","headline":"Where Do the Most Common Slip and Fall Accidents Occur?","name":"Where Do the Most Common Slip and Fall Accidents Occur?","description":"Falls are a common form of injury. The National Safety Council says more than 8 million people were treated in emergency rooms for fall-related injuries in 2019, and 39,443 people died in falls at home and at work. The Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC) says 303 people in Kentucky died from falls in […]","datePublished":"2021-08-03","dateModified":"2025-04-12","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/blog\/author\/roycollins\/#Person","name":"Roy Collins","url":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/blog\/author\/roycollins\/","identifier":16,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ddb9ea105c76cd1235700eb21c46cb033c49bc419ff8b2013850533e2470dca8?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ddb9ea105c76cd1235700eb21c46cb033c49bc419ff8b2013850533e2470dca8?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/18-mcy-logo-blue.png","url":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/18-mcy-logo-blue.png","width":300,"height":300}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Slip-trip-and-Fall-accident.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Slip-trip-and-Fall-accident.jpg","height":540,"width":720},"url":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/blog\/where-do-the-most-common-slip-and-fall-accidents-occur\/","about":["Personal Injury"],"wordCount":1042,"articleBody":"Falls are a common form of injury. The National Safety Council says more than 8 million people were treated in emergency rooms for fall-related injuries in 2019, and 39,443 people died in falls at home and at work. The Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC) says 303 people in Kentucky died from falls in 2018, and another 11,979 required hospitalization after a fall.Slip and fall accidents that lead to serious injury can happen anywhere to anyone. The KIPRC\u2019s report published in February 2021 says falls were the leading cause of emergency room visits for nearly every age group except for 18-24-year-olds, for whom falls were exceeded only by motor vehicle accidents.If your fall happens on someone else\u2019s property, you may be eligible to seek compensation for your medical bills, missed time from work, or more. Property owners have a legal obligation to ensure their buildings and grounds are safe for lawful visitors. If they neglect safety concerns or fail to provide adequate warning of foreseeable hazards, they may be held accountable for slip and fall accidents.In Lexington, KY, phone (877) 809-5352 to find out how the Lexington\u00a0slip and fall lawyers at Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer can help you. An initial consultation is always free.Most Common Causes of Slip And Fall AccidentsThe KIRPC report, Kentucky Injury Indicators 2018, lists unintentional falls that led to fatalities, hospitalizations, and emergency department visits.Among fatal falls, which happen mostly to the elderly, the most common types of falls reported were:Falls on the same level to the floor or ground \u2013 29%Falls on or from stairs or steps \u2013 7%Falls from furniture or a wheelchair \u2013 5%Falls from heights \u2013 4%Fall from one level to another \u2013 3%The nature of most fatal falls (52%) was unspecified.Falls leading to hospitalization included:Falls to the same level from slipping, tripping, or stumbling \u2013 29%Falls on stairs \u2013 7%Falls from furniture \u2013 6%Falls from one level to another \u2013 3%Falls from or on a ladder \u2013 2%Falls due to ice or snow \u2013 2%Falls from a nonmoving wheelchair or nonmotorized scooter \u2013 2%Falls from, out of, or through a building or structure \u2013 1%Falls treated at an emergency room but not requiring hospitalization included:Falls to the same level from slipping, tripping, or stumbling \u2013 28%Other slipping, tripping, or stumbling falls \u2013 13%Falls from or on stairs \u2013 9%Falls from furniture \u2013 7%Falls from one level to another \u2013 6%Falls due to ice or snow \u2013 2%Falls from or on a ladder \u2013 2%Falls on or from playground equipment \u2013 1%Unspecified falls (28%) and other falls (3%) also led to ER visits.In most cases reported, the individual slipped, tripped, and\/or fell to the floor or ground. People also fall on stairs and steps, from furniture and ladders, and on ice and snow. Children fall from playground equipment. Falls from heights such as ladders or scaffolds often cause fatal injuries.Where do Most Slip and Falls Occur?You could slip and fall at any time, no matter your age or health. We typically see clients whose slip-and-fall accidents have happened in parking lots or on the premises of:Grocery stores, department stores, big-box stores, malls, convenience stores, boutiques, and other retail establishmentsRestaurantsMotels and hotels, including hotel banquet\/meeting facilitiesBanks, government offices and other worksites and office buildingsTheaters, stadiums, and arenasParks and playgroundsHospitals, doctors\u2019 offices, clinics, and other medical centersApartment and condominium complexesRetirement and nursing homes, where residents often fallPrivate homes.People slip, trip and fall because of:Wet and slippery floors caused by spills or tracked-in rain and snow, or by mopping, waxing, buffing.Cluttered aisles, floors, and walkwaysLoose carpets, rugs, mats, floorboards, tiles, or paving stones that shift or slide when stepped onTears and holes in carpets, rugs, mats, floorboards, and linoleum that trip peopleBroken or loose stairs, stair treads, or handrails that give way with the weight of usersUnguarded or unmarked potholes in parking lots or yardsPoor lighting in walkways, stairwells, or parking garagesMalfunctioning elevators and escalators that start or stop abruptly or stop misaligned with floors or landings.What to Do After a Slip and Fall AccidentIf you slip or trip and fall and are injured in a public place, such as at a grocery store, an office building, or a theater, you should report the injury to management, orally and in writing. Get the owner\u2019s contact information. You should see a doctor right away. The property owner needs to know about the hazard and your accident, and you need to have your injuries treated. But these contacts also document the fall and injury in case you have a slip-and-fall accident claim.A slip-and-fall accident claim may be possible if:You were injured in a fall on someone else\u2019s propertyYou had a legal right to be on the propertyThe owner neglected their duty of safety to visitors to their premisesThe harm you suffered is a result of the property owner\u2019s negligence.An example would be a fall at a grocery store caused by a hazard, such as a broken bottle of juice. If the staff had had reasonable time to discover the spill but had failed to clean it up or post a warning to avoid the spill, then the store may be considered negligent for injuries that occur.You should document everything you can about a slip-and-fall injury with photos and written notes, receipts from medical visits, and speak to a slip and fall accident attorney. An attorney can advise you and, if there is potential for a claim, move to secure evidence, investigate, and file a claim on your behalf.Contact a Kentucky Slip and Fall Accident LawyerIf you have been injured in a fall accident on someone else\u2019s property in Kentucky, contact Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer as soon as possible. Our slip and fall lawyers can assess your potential claim in a free and confidential meeting. If our investigation indicates negligence on the property owner\u2019s part, we\u2019ll press hard for compensation for you.It takes courage to stand up and say you were wronged by some company\u2019s negligence. Let us back your Kentucky Courage\u2122 with ours. Contact us now at (877) 809-5352 or online to get started on your claim for compensation you are due today."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Where Do the Most Common Slip and Fall Accidents Occur?","item":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/blog\/where-do-the-most-common-slip-and-fall-accidents-occur\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]