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Retain Our Services in the Event of a Fall

At McCarthy & McCarthy, we have the experience and resources needed to investigate and prevail in a fall-down case. By retaining our services, you can focus on recovery and rest assured that your legal rights are being preserved. As in all personal injury claims, if there is no recovery, there is no fee.

The Facts About Slips, Trips, and Falls

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the leading cause of nonfatal medically attended injuries in the United States. An astounding fifty-seven percent (57%) of the falls occurred due to slipping, tripping, or stumbling, according to the CDC.

Top Ways to Avoid a Fall

With how dangerous falls can be, you should take all the steps you can to avoid them. Here are some key tips for you to consider, but keep in mind that there are also many other ways to avoid falls.

• Tell a supervisor if you notice an area you may slip or fall on
• Use handrails when ascending or descending steps
• Clean spills and slippery items promptly, but avoid cleaners that could make surfaces slippery

Steps to Take After a Fall

Fall-down cases can be the most difficult cases to prove and prevail. More so than other types of injury cases, fall-down cases require immediate investigation. If you are injured in a fall, you should know to do the following:

• Notify the property owner or store manager of the fall
• Identify the precise cause of the fall, i.e. type of liquid, type of object on the floor, or particular defect in the floor. If you can't because of your injury, ask someone at the scene to do so
• If it is a fall on ice, note the condition of the ice, i.e. is it uneven with ridges or lumps
• If possible, take a photograph of the area of the fall
• Take photographs of any cuts, bruises, or abrasions

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If you want to have the best outcome for the injuries you suffered, then hire an experienced personal injury attorney that clients have trusted for over 30 years. After experiencing a slip, trip, or fall, you may feel overwhelmed or stressed. We will make sure to take care of your case and handle everything for you so you'll get the settlement you deserve. Call us at (610) 825-5100 for a FREE consultation.