3 important steps to take after a slip-and-fall incident
There are many ways for people to get hurt while visiting a business. In some cases, they might experience a crime in progress. Other times, the facilities themselves might be the most significant source of risk. Slip-and-falls are among the most common scenarios in which people get hurt while visiting publicly accessible properties, including retail establishments. According to the National Floor Safety Institute, falls account for over 8 million hospital emergency room visits annually, representing the leading cause of visits. In workplace settings, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports that slips, trips, and falls constitute the majority of general industry accidents, with same-level falls making up the largest portion