Understanding Injuries

According to data from the National Safety Council, “Accidental injury has become the No. 3 cause of death for the first time in U.S. history. Injury statistics examined by NSC data experts confirm that preventable deaths rose 10% in 2016.”

The NSC also stated: “Based on new injury statistics, an American is accidentally injured every second and killed every three minutes by a preventable event – a drug overdose, a vehicle crash, a fall, a drowning, or another preventable incident. A total of 14,803 more people died accidentally in 2016 than in 2015, the largest single-year percent rise since 1936.”

Despite the best efforts of individuals to remain safe in public places and settings, there are instances in which injuries can happen. Some of the most common injuries in public places include but are not limited to: slip and falls, malfunctioning machines, equipment and vehicles, bruises, cuts, lacerations, and more.