Lawyers Guide to Preventing Slip and Fall Accidents in Restaurants

According to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), more than three million food service employees and one million guests are injured as a result of slip-and-fall accidents annually. The industry spends more than an established $2B for slip and fall-related injuries, and this number is rising by 10 percent each year, according to an NFSI study. 

Operators should set the standard of safety within their hospitality businesses by taking steps to mitigate risks within the restaurant, educating staff members about potential slip and fall hazards, and providing guidance on steps to take should a slip and fall accident occur.

Slip and fall accidents can result in serious, sometimes fatal, injuries. Fractures are a serious consequence of falls, with five percent of all falls resulting in this type of injury. The most common fractures from a slip and fall are wrist, ankle and hip. Falls can also result in traumatic head injuries, which can have life-altering effects, depending on…