Fall Prevention

The fall season is the best time to think about preventing trip and falls than any other season. More people may gather at your home during this season to watch football games and join in holiday festivities. This is the perfect time to discuss with loved ones the potential for falls in the home, as well as in public places. The first step is to reduce risks in the home that could cause a slip and fall accident. The next step is to have an action plan in case a loved one does take a tumble. Surprisingly enough, most falls happen in and around the home. If you have young or elderly visitors often, you will want to think about making your premises less risky. It does not take a lot of effort to make your home safer.

Tips to Prevent Slip and Falls

• Make sure stairs are safe: Check for uniform height of stairs and loose boards. Never place items on stairs, as they can cause tripping hazards.
• Increase lighting: Recessed and track lighting are good additions. Lighting near stairs is crucial and nightlights are an inexpensive way to add lighting to hallways to highlight potential tripping hazards.
• Install grab bars in bathrooms: Bathrooms are likely the most hazardous area of the home. Make sure spills and wet spots are cleaned immediately in bathrooms. Grab bars near the tub and toilet can be important to prevent falls in the bathroom.
• Remove tripping hazards in your home: Make sure door thresholds do not contain a tripping hazard. Ensure that cracked surfaces on driveways, sidewalks, and walkways around the home are repaired promptly. Additionally, be sure to remove clutter, such as toys or other items from high traffic areas in the home. Throw rugs can also be a tripping hazard, be sure to secure them with a rubber pad underneath and avoid tassels on rugs that cannot be secured.

Observe visitors in your home carefully to evaluate whether they require supervision moving about your home, and how to avoid premises liability in the event of an accident.

Philadelphia Slip and Fall Lawyers at Nerenberg Law Associates Assist Those Who Have Been Injured in Slip and Fall Accidents

If you or someone you know was injured in a slip and fall accident, either at someone’s home or in a public setting, the owner could be liable for any injuries suffered. Although it may be difficult to consider bringing a claim against a friend, they may have legal liability for your fall. The Philadelphia slip and fall lawyers at Nerenberg Law Associates can evaluate the situation and assess your potential legal claims. With an office in Philadelphia, we serve clients from the surrounding areas. Please contact us online or call us at 215-569-9100 for a free consultation.