Slip and fall accidents are the second leading cause of accidental deaths; automobile accidents are number one.
Slip and falls are the numer one cause of accidental injuries in hotels, restaurants and public buildings.
More than 9 million slip and fall accidents occur in north America every year.
About 25,000 people a day are hospitalized as a result of these accidents.
On Average 55 people a day DIE as a result of these accidents.
55% of adults over 40 years of age have experienced slip/fall accidents.
Almost 35% of slip/fall accidents involve children.