How To Prevent Slip and Fall Accidents in the Business?

Slips and falls are the main cause of workplace injuries. Every year, millions (even billions) of dollars are paid in workers compensation costs to injured individuals who got injured from a slip, trip, and fall.

Some people end up receiving serious and even life-threatening injuries as a result of slip and fall accidents.

Regardless of your workplace, the danger of tripping, slipping and falling down is always present. Here are a few tips that will help you prevent these accidents in your workplace.

Get Rid of the Clutter

Every workplace has one thing in common: no matter what you do, there will always be clutter around you. Whether it is paper, or empty boxes, as long as they are close or on the pathway, the chances are that you or someone else may fall.

Some workplaces (like construction sites) have many tools laying around. Remember that these tools can be just as dangerous as anything else, and can easily be the obstacle that causes you to end up on your back.

If you do end up injured as a result of trip or fall, contact Los Angeles premises liability attorneys at JML Law and seek their help in obtaining compensation for your:

• Medical cost
• Pain and suffering
• Lost wages

Call them today and schedule your initial consultation, completely free of charge or any legal obligations.

Lose Cables

Another big problem for many workplaces and especially offices are cables. As they cannot be mounted on walls, they are usually placed between our feet or under the carpet. However, that does not mean that walking over them is safe. Every year, tens of thousands of people end up tripping over cables and get hospitalized for serious back injuries.

Maintain Proper Lighting

Poor lighting is another reason why so many workers end up hospitalized. With the lack of light, regardless of where you work, there is always a possibility of falling and getting injured. You can also hit your head on something due to lack of visibility, or end up tripping over a loose cable or wire.

Watchout for Spills

If something is spilled over the floor, it needs to be cleaned immediately. Every water or liquid makes it harder to maintain your footing, leaving you vulnerable to slips and losing balance. In these situations, falling on your head or back is imminent. Depending on the circumstances of your fall, you could end up damaging your head, your back or your spine, leaving permanent damage to your body. Be extremely careful and if you see a “slippery floor” sign, be sure to walk around it with care, or find another way to get where you are going.

In case of an accident, contact Premises liability attorneys in Los Angeles as they can help you in securing your compensation. Call JML Law as soon as you are able to, as you are on the clock and only have a limited amount of time to act. And since you will most likely have to stay in the hospital, you have to start thinking about paying the bills.