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Slip and Fall Statistics: What You Should Know

Accidents that involve slip and falls are very common with more than 500,000 occurring annually, many of these occurring right here in Kansas City, Missouri. People often tend to trivialize this type of accident; however, slip and falls account for more lost time than any other cause. Slip and fall accidents are a type of premises liability cause of action. Premises liability is the legal term for making landowners responsible or liable for injuries that arise out of accidents that occur on their property. Slip and fall incidents can happen on private property, public property, rental property and more.

FACT: Every year in the U.S., at least a million people will fall down causing injury and most injuries involve minor trauma to the wrists or elbows. However, one should bear in mind that about 15,000 of these falls result in death.


FACT: Slip and fall accidents on the job cause more deaths than any other accident and the average cost to business is almost one million dollars per fatal accident.

FACT: Almost three quarters of all slip and falls occur on level ground and these account for the single most common mishap that results in an individual ending up in a hospital emergency room.

If you have been injured in a fall, you may have a claim. The Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys, personal injury attorneys based in Kansas City and serving Missouri and Kansas has more than 15 years experience representing personal injury victims, and we will gladly discuss your case with you with no obligation. Call toll free at 888-348-2616.

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Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys
1102 Grand Blvd., Ste 1901
Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: 816-471-5111
Toll Free: 888-348-2616
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Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys*
11900 College Boulevard, Suite 300
Overland Park, KS 66210
*By Appointment Only: Heather A. Lottmann & Victor B. Finkelstein

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Other Personal Injury


Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys
1102 Grand Blvd., Ste 1901
Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: 816-471-5111
Toll Free: 888-348-2616
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