Five Facts about Slip-and-Fall Accidents

Slip-and-fall accidents occur on a daily basis and range from minor slips at home to serious accidents in public places like grocery stores. Every year, over 8 million visits to emergency rooms result from slip-and-falls, and here are some more important facts:

• The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimate that, in 2012 alone, 8.9 million Americans suffered non-fatal slip-and-fall accidents.
• Also estimated by the CDC: direct medical costs for senior citizens (ages 65 and older) who suffered slip-and-fall accidents were about $30 billion.
• Overall, slip-and-fall accidents cost about $36 billion per year for North America.
• About 23% of all visits to hospital ERs are for accidents, and about 12% of these accidents are slip-and-falls.
• Medical costs for slip-and-fall accidents are projected to rise to around $67.7 billion by the year 2020.

While most slip-and-falls occur at home, these accidents do occur in commercial buildings and other public places. If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip-and-fall accident, contact 844 See Mike for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you.

Lastly, 844 See Mike is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.