Slip and falls can cause devastating injuries and sometimes even death. Oftentimes, the pain from a slip and fall can be mild initially even though serious and permanent injuries have occurred. Therefore, it is critical that you know what to do if you fall even though your pain and injuries are mild at first.
According to the National Floor Safety Institute, slip-and-fall incidents account for about 13% of the eight million injuries and deaths that occur in the United States each year. In addition, fall injuries are the primary cause of occupational injuries among older adults over the age of 55. The elderly also suffer significantly more slip and falls as compared to the rest of the population and are at a much higher risk, depending upon the severity of the injury to require the use of assistive devices including canes, walkers and wheelchairs for the remainder of their lives.
