Injuries From Falling Accidents

Whether from slipping on spilled liquid in a supermarket or falling down a set of stairs, fall accidents are extremely common, and can cause serious injury—even death. West Palm Beach personal injury attorney Jessica Mishali works hard to defend the rights of clients who suffer fall injuries due to the negligence of others.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately one-half million injuries occur from fall accidents in this country each year. 20,000 other such accidents result in death; indeed, falls account for more deaths among individuals over age 45 than any other accident, including automobile crashes.

West Palm Beach personal injury attorney Jessica Mishali has nearly four decades of experience helping fall injury victims. Among the most common injuries that occur are broken bones—especially the hips, legs, and arms; bruises; and damage to the spine, neck, and head. Spinal injuries often result in permanent paralysis. When the victim strikes his head in a fall, concussions, and even brain damage can result.

The CDC delineates two categories for fall injuries:

Fall from a Height
Whether from a set of stairs, off an embankment, or from a scaffolding or roof, falls from an elevated position are often very serious. One may intuitively assume that the higher the origination of the fall, the worse the injuries will be, and this generally is correct. However, individuals have been seriously injured in falls from just a few feet, for much depends upon how a person lands.

Level Falls
These are the most common fall accidents, and therefore account for the majority of claims. An individual may trip on an object or slip. Most injuries in shops are same-level falls.

In order to prove negligence in a fall accident, West Palm Beach personal injury attorney Jessica Mishali will need to establish that the individual responsible was negligent in his duty of care. For instance, if a shopper slips and falls on a spill, and is injured as a result, it can be argued that the store manager should reasonably have known that the spill was a hazard, and should have made sure it was mopped up immediately.

A fall accident can leave a victim with devastating, even permanent injuries. If you are the victim of a fall accident caused by the negligence of another, West Palm Beach personal injury attorney Jessica Mishali may be able to help you gain compensation. Call for a consultation at (561) 833-2772.