Slip and fall incidents constitute the leading cause of workers compensation claims, as well as occupational injuries for those aged 55 years and older. Falls occur in all manufacturing and service sectors, but most fatal falls occur in construction, mining, and some maintenance activities. Falls account for one-third of on-the-job deaths in the construction industry.
The workers compensation system provides cash benefits to employees who suffer an injury or become disabled due to an on-the-job or work-related injury or illness. In the workers compensation system, employees give up their right to sue an employer for injuries from work-related accidents in exchange for receiving benefits for all work-related accidents or injuries, regardless of fault. In some fall cases, you can file a third-party claim against a negligent party outside of your employment relationship that contributed to your accident and injuries.