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Hurt in Kansas City? Common Slip and Fall Injuries

Did you know that slips and falls are the leading cause of accidental injury in the United States? Every year, slip and fall accidents account for more than 1 million injuries and 16,000 deaths.

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere. They are the leading cause of home accidents and the second leading cause of workplace death. Think about how many times in a day you “almost” fall - perhaps you trip over a toy on the living room floor or slide on an icy step. When you think about it, it is no surprise that slip and fall injuries happen so often. Slip and fall accidents are commonly caused by:

• Wet, oily or icy surfaces
• Uneven walking surfaces
• Cables or wires stretched across walkways
• Spills
• Bad weather
• Debris, clutter and other objects on floors
• Loose rugs or mats
• Wrinkled or poorly installed carpeting
• Slick floors
• Obstructed views
• Poor lighting

There are many different types of injuries that can result from slip and fall accidents Injuries can be very minor or they can be very serious. Some of the injuries that commonly result from slip and fall accidents, include:

• Sprains
• Cuts
• Bruises
• Broken bones
• Foot and ankle injuries
• Tailbone injuries
• Spinal injuries
• Brain injuries

In some cases, slip and fall injuries can lead to long-term or permanent disability.

Victims of slip and fall accidents may be able to file a premises liability lawsuit to recover compensation for their medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages and other injury-related losses. How do you know if you have a claim?

1. If you were at work, you may not sue your employer. However, you are eligible for Missouri Worker’s Compensation benefits and may have a third party claim. To learn more about third-party work injury claims, contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys.

2. If you were on someone else’s property or a place of business and you believe your injury was due to a hazard that the property owner did or should have known about, you may have a premises liability claim. The Missouri slip and fall accident attorneys at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys can help you determine who is liable for your injury.

The Kansas City personal injury attorneys at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys represent victims of slip and fall accidents throughout Kansas and Missouri. If you or someone you love has sustained a serious injury in a Kansas City slip and fall accident, our personal injury lawyers can help you determine if you have a Missouri premises liability claim.

To learn more, contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 888-348-2616 to schedule a free legal consultation. When you call, request our free book, “10 Essential Steps You Must Take To Protect Your Injury Claim.”

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