Workplace Fall Accident Workers Comp: Slip, Trip, and Fall Claims

## Workplace Falls Are the Leading Cause of Severe Occupational Injuries

Falls — whether at the same level from slips and trips or from elevation on ladders, scaffolding, rooftops, and loading docks — represent the leading cause of catastrophic workplace injuries. Workers comp covers all fall-related injuries occurring within the scope of your employment, and the severity of falls from height often produces significant permanent disability awards.

Falls are responsible for the majority of construction fatalities and a leading cause of serious injury across manufacturing, hospitality, retail, and warehouse industries.

Workers Comp and Additional Claims After a Workplace Fall

After a workplace fall, your workers comp claim covers all medical treatment, lost wages, and permanent disability. If the fall involved a dangerous condition created by a third party — a contractor who spilled oil on a walkway, for example, or a property owner who failed to maintain safe flooring where your employer had no control — a separate premises liability lawsuit may be possible.

• Photograph the exact location of the fall and the hazardous condition that caused it before conditions are changed
• Obtain names and contact information of all witnesses immediately
• Request incident reports and preserve any available surveillance video
• Determine whether the fall location was maintained by your employer or a third party

Head trauma, spinal cord injuries, and multiple fractures are common in serious fall accidents and produce high-value workers comp and personal injury claims. Immediate legal consultation ensures evidence is preserved, your medical treatment is properly authorized, and all potential sources of compensation are identified from the first day of your claim.