California Slip and Fall Resource Center

Slip and Fall Head InjuryAccording to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), more than 1 million slip and fall injuries happen every year in the United States, so it’s not surprising that more than 20 percent of slip and fall accidents end in a severe head injury.
Slip and Fall LawPremises liability law holds the owner or possessor of a property liable for injuries that occur inside or outside the premises, if certain conditions are met. Slip and fall accidents are one of the most commonly occurring types of accidents resulting in a premises liability claim.
Slip and Fall Bone FracturesSlip and fall accidents can result in bone fractures of the face, leg, pelvis, hip, back, knee, collarbone, arm, shoulder, wrist or elbow.
Swimming Pool Area Slip and FallSwimming pool areas have a dangerous combination of water and unforgiving pool decking, which accounts for the hundreds of slip and fall injuries and wrongful deaths each year.
Slip and Fall Injury TypesSlip and fall accidents happen when a person slip, trips, stumbles or steps on a same-level surface and falls to the ground.
Construction Site Slip and Fall AccidentsConstruction site slip and fall accidents are prevalent despite advances in engineering, equipment and industry regulations.
Slip and Fall Accident CausesDangerous conditions that exist inside or outside a private home, apartment complex, commercial building, government building, construction site, nursing home, hospital or amusement park can cause a California slip and fall accident.
Nursing Home Slip and Fall AccidentsThe leading type of accident in a nursing home, slip and fall accidents account for more than 100 reported falls each year in a typical 100-bed home, and account for more than 10 percent of serious injuries for residents, reports the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Hotel Slip and Fall AccidentsThe most visited state in the nation, California boasts more than 5,000 hotels, with close to 1,000 hotels in California alone.
Slip and Fall Accident Frequently Asked QuestionsFind out more about slip and fall accidents through our most commonly asked premises liability questions.
Slip and Fall Accidents and Property LawsSlip and fall accidents fall under an area of law known as premises liability law.
Slip and Fall Accidents in the WorkplaceUnlike a slip and fall accident that happens at an individual’s home, shopping mall or restaurant, slip and fall accidents that occur on the job may be covered under workers’ compensation.
Slip and Fall Accident Spinal Cord InjuriesSuffering a slip and fall accident-related spinal cord injury is a life-altering event for many victims. Victims are often left with permanent disabilities requiring expensive medical treatments, painful rehabilitation and the need for round-the-clock care.
Trip and Fall Accidents and Injured Victims’ RightsThe potential for a slip and fall, or trip and fall accident exists in almost any building or property, including commercial buildings, government buildings, private homes, churches, offices, construction sites, retail stores, schools or parks.

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