Every year, millions of people are treated in emergency rooms for injuries sustained in slips, trips, and falls, with one in five of these accidents resulting in a head injury, traumatic brain injury, spinal damage, broken bone, or other serious injury. Tragically, more than 17,000 lose their lives in these mostly preventable accidents each year – the second leading cause of accidental death in the U.S. Be aware of the seven most common hazards that can result in slip and fall injuries so you can take steps to protect yourself. Share with those you care about so they can stay safe, too.
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