Las Vegas Slip and Fall Statistics

They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. But that’s not true for slip and fall accidents that are quite common in Sin City. Blame the city’s frequently changing weather for them, its high foot traffic, or lack of safety protocols in hotels, casinos, or other public spaces, but when you encounter a slip and fall accident in Vegas, you will likely bring the effects back home. And this may include hefty medical bills, along with pain and injuries. While we can’t help you with the pain, we can certainly offer assistance in securing monetary compensation for your treatment, physical and emotional suffering, and lost wages due to a slip and fall accident.

Before we tell you how you can reach us, here’s a quick overview of some Las Vegas slip and fall statistics to help you realize how common these accidents are and the potential injuries or effects they may cause.

8 Las Vegas Slip and Fall Accident Statistics

Slips and falls are the third major cause of personal injury claims in Las Vegas as well as across the state.
Injuries of the wrist, ankle, and back are the most common in slip and fall accidents in Las Vegas.
Slip-and-fall cases can take anywhere from a few months to a few years to settle in Las Vegas.
Wet floors, uneven or broken pavements, and food spills are some of the most common causes of slip-and-fall accidents in Las Vegas.
Not just Las Vegas, the state of Nevada as a whole has a higher rate of slip and fall accidents than the national average. In 2020, 23% of total work injuries in Nevada happened due to slip and fall accidents.
Falls, slips, and trip accidents resulted in 8 fatal workplace injuries in Nevada in 2020.
About 5% of slip and fall accidents cause broken bones.
According to Nevada’s Statute of Limitations, if you have been in a slip and fall accident, you have two years to file a lawsuit, starting from the date of the accident.

Contact The Bourassa Group to File a Slip and Fall Lawsuit in Nevada

Nevada is a comparative negligence state. This means you will be compensated even if you’re found partially responsible for causing a slip and fall accident. However, the amount you will receive in terms of compensation can vary greatly, depending on the expertise of your lawyer, making it vital to hire one who’s experienced in handling these cases.

The Bourassa Law Group has a team of experienced slip-and-fall accident lawyers in Las Vegas. We can help you get the maximum possible compensation as possible and can also help reach a settlement rather quickly.

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