Sometimes, accidents can happen when people least expect them. Falls in the household are quite common, despite the fact that most individuals consider their homes to be a safe area where they can allow themselves to be at ease. Household slips occur more often among people who lack the ability to react and re-stabilize themselves quickly after a loss of balance or whose eyesight or hearing may be poor. Typically, young children and older folk are at risk of sustaining a severe fall.
Common Slip Areas
There are certain areas of the home in which people tend to trip more easily. These include stairs, bathrooms, and rooms with slick flooring or loose items strewn about.
Stairs can be common fall sites for individuals who are in a hurry or who may not see loose items on the steps. Trips on stairs can be more severe because the length of the tumble may be quite large, especially if the victim stumbles high up and is unable to break the fall.
Bathrooms, in which the formation of water puddles is a common occurrence, are also frequent injury sites. Tubs can be slippery, and without any sort of abrasive covering on their floors, individuals are liable to lose their footing quite easily when bathing. Leaks from improperly installed bathroom fixtures, such as bathtubs, sinks, or toilets, can also be a cause of slips. Bathrooms are particularly dangerous for people who lose their balance because they are typically smaller spaces filled with hard objects that have the potential to cause severe injuries.
Contact Us
If you have sustained an injury due to a household slip, the Minneapolis personal injury attorneys of Terry, Slane, & Ruohonen, P.L.L.C. can help you. Call them today at 612-362-0000 to set up an appointment.
