Today, slip-and-fall incidents are the most frequently reported workplace injuries. Statistics indicate that these accidents account for 85 percent of all claims for workers’ compensation and cause workers to miss an average of 31 days of work per year.

If the floors at your workplace are wet or greasy, you could experience a slip-and-fall accident. You could also trip and fall over obstacles such as boxes or pallets that are left on walkways. You are entitled to file a workers’ compensation claim and take legal action against your employer if you are injured in this type of accident. Your employer may be required to compensate you for out-of-pocket medical expenses, as well as lost wages and other costs.