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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
While some welcome the winter weather, for most, it’s a major hassle. We all need to walk outside from time to time, and the presence of snow and ice can make something as ordinary as safely navigating parking lots and sidewalks a real challenge. In fact, falling is one of the leading causes of preventable injury in the United States, and a large number of falls occur during the winter months.
Slip and fall accidents can cause a range of injuries, depending on a variety of factors. For example, older victims and those who have pre-existing medical conditions, such as back and neck problems, are at a much higher risk of suffering severe, life-altering injuries. That said, even falls that initially seem minor may be anything but.