Avoid Injury at Work

You won’t need to look for Personal Injury Lawyers unless you neglect to read the facts and tips below!

The legal industry calls it Slip, Trip & Fall. Did you know that in the United States, approximately 8.9 million visits to the emergency room are caused by falls? Falls are also the second-leading cause of unintentional death in homes and communities according to the National Safety Council. Slips and falls are the leading cause of workers’ compensation claims and are the leading cause of occupational injury for people aged 55 years and older.

In 2013, for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, Pa.-N.J.-Del.-Md. Metropolitan Statistical Area, there were numerous work-related injuries that resulted in 62 fatalities. The Philadelphia Metro area placed eighth in the number of work-related fatalities among the 10 largest metropolitan statistical areas in the United States. Based on 2011 estimates from the Census Bureau, Philadelphia, in 2013, had the sixth largest population nationally.

The following is a breakdown of the 62 work-related injuries that resulted in death:

• 19 – transportation incidents
• 8 – roadway incidents involving motorized land vehicles
• 7 – pedestrian vehicular incidents

Nationwide, slips, trips and falls make up the majority of general industry accidents, which account for 15 percent of all accidental deaths per year, which is second to auto accidents. This results in more than 95 million lost work days per year!

Fall Prevention Tips

• Clean up all spills immediately or block the area until someone can clean it.
• Stay off freshly mopped floors and make certain a wet floor sign is in place.
• Secure electrical and phone cords out of traffic areas. Keep all bundles of wires wrapped and neat and out of view.
• Remove small throw rugs or use non-skid mats to keep them from slipping.
• Keep frequently used items in easily reachable areas.
• Wear shoes with good support and slip-resistant soles.
• Arrange furniture to provide open walking pathways.
• Keep drawers and cabinet doors closed at all times.
• Install handrails on all staircases on both sides.
• Remove tripping hazards (paper, boxes,books) from stairs and walkways.
• Ensure adequate lighting both indoors and outdoors. Check frequently for bulbs that need to be replaced.
• Remove debris from exterior walkways.
• Adjust gutter downspouts to drive water away from pathways.
• Periodically check the condition of walkways and steps, and repair damages immediately.
• Never stand on a chair, table or other surface on wheels.

Information gathered was obtained through muiltiple sources:
www.nfsi.org/nfsi-research/quick-facts/
www.bls.gov/iif/
www.nsc.org/NSCDocuments_Advocacy/Fact%20Sheets/Slips-Trips-and-Falls.pdf
www.bls.gov/regions/mid-atlantic/news-release/fatalworkinjuries_philadelphia.htm

Stuff Happens!

While it’s called an accident, there are times when you will require additional compensation and will have the need for qualified attorneys to assist you in preparing the proper paperwork, filing monetary claims, and/or seeking the proper medical attention.

Martins Mill Legal Center houses Philadelphia’s Experienced Personal Injury Lawyers that work together as an amazing legal team that will settle your case. Should you need to talk with one of the qualified attorneys that handle Personal Injury cases at Martins Mill Legal Center, call us now!

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