The frigid winters here in New England certainly bring some unique challenges, especially when it comes to travelling and walking in snowy or icy conditions. These factors can easily lead to slip and fall injuries, which can have long lasting and devastating effects. The best way to prevent these injuries is to avoid falling in the first place. However, if you do slip on ice, there are certain measures you can take to minimize the injuries caused by the fall. Professional stunt man Femi Olagoke recently shared some of his tips for staying safe if you know you are about to fall on ice. While these strategies may not prevent you from falling, they can decrease the severity of the injuries resulting from the fall. Many times slip and fall injuries lead to Pawtucket slip and fall lawsuits.
What Actions Can Minimize Injury if You Slip and Fall on Ice?
While Femi Olagoke falls as a part of his job, for the rest of us an unexpected fall may have unforeseen consequences that greatly impact our everyday lives. The talented stunt man recently shared some tips with NBC that can greatly reduce the impact of slip and fall injuries. First, if you know you are going to fall, you should try and bend your knees. Being closer to the ground will help to reduce the impact of the fall. Next, try to avoid using your arms to break the fall. Instead, try to keep your arms close to your body to reduce the possibility of a broken arm. Another strategy is to try to fall on your side. This also minimizes the impact of the fall on the body. Finally, try to tuck your head. This will minimize the possibility of head injuries, such as concussions.
What Should You Do if You are Injured by a Slip and Fall?
Because slip and fall incidents happen so quickly and are often unexpected, the possibility of injury is high. It is important to be aware of the surrounding conditions in order to prevent these injuries. However, if you are injured in a slip and fall due to icy conditions, it is important to take certain steps to protect yourself. You should always seek medical attention as soon as possible if needed. Also, you should document what happened, where you were, and what the conditions were like. Many times slip and fall injuries can be easily prevented by appropriate snow and ice removal procedures. When conditions are not properly maintained, business and property owners may be responsible for injuries that occur as a result of icy conditions.
Contact and Experienced Pawtucket Slip and Fall Lawyer
If you or someone you know has been injured as a result of a slip and fall on ice, you may be able to receive compensation for your medical bills, lost income and pain and suffering, among other losses. Contact one of our experienced Pawtucket slip and fall lawyers located at 11 George Street in Pawtucket, RI. We may be able to file a claim on your behalf and charge no legal fee unless you receive an award or settlement. For a free (no obligation) case evaluation, call us at 1-401-365-6001 or toll free at 1-800-992-6878. You may also fill out our contact form online.
Paul d’Oliveira
Attorney Paul d’Oliveira has been practicing personal injury and disability law for over 30 years. He started his personal injury law practice in 1989 with two offices in Fall River, MA and East Providence, RI. Today his firm has 16 offices in RI and Southeastern, MA.
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