An experienced entrepreneur and sales leader, Manny Bojorquez supervises a network of companies in various industries, including automotive, legal and medical. Since 2011, Manny Bojorquez has served as the co-owner and managing partner of LAMA (Legal Advisors, Medical Assistance), a company that provides individuals injured in accidents with legal representation and medical care. LAMA’s practice areas include work injuries, car accidents, and slip and fall accidents.
The United States National Safety Council lists falls among the most common causes of accidental injuries in the country. From a legal perspective, discerning between slipping and tripping is essential. Each entails a different injury and requires a different legal approach.
Typically, slipping occurs when a person loses footing or contact with the ground due to a wet or slippery surface. When slipping and falling, people tend to fall backward, which leads to specific types of injuries to their neck, back, hips, or back of the head.
Meanwhile, tripping is the result of not stepping completely over a fixed object. When tripping, people usually fall forward, which causes injuries to the face, knees, elbows, hands, or arms.
