How to Stop the Slip and Fall Epidemic in the USA
After decades of testing floors, investigating slip-and-fall incidents,
developing safer walking surfaces, and working inside the world of floor
safety standards and expert witness testimony, John C. Sotter takes a
critical look at why preventable slip-and-fall injuries remain such a serious
problem in the United States.
How to Stop the Slip and Fall Epidemic in the USA examines
the testing methods, industry practices, expert testimony, and financial
interests that can influence how floor safety is evaluated — and explains
what needs to change to better protect pedestrians.
What the Book Covers
The book draws on decades of real-world experience in floor slip-resistance
testing, standards development, accident prevention, remedial floor safety
solutions, and expert witness consulting.
- Why many slip-and-fall injuries are preventable.
- How floor slip resistance should be measured and evaluated.
- The difference between scientifically reliable testing and misleading testing practices.
- How expert witness testimony can influence slip-and-fall litigation.
- Why internationally proven floor-safety methods matter.
- What property owners, attorneys, safety professionals, and the public should know about dangerous walking surfaces.
About John C. Sotter
John C. Sotter is President of Safety Direct America and co-founder of the
American Floor Safety Alliance. His work focuses on floor slip-resistance
testing, pedestrian safety, slip-and-fall prevention, standards development,
remedial floor-safety solutions, and expert witness consulting.
His work has been featured in national and international media, including
USA Today, LA Weekly, International Business Times, CEO Monthly, and
The National Law Review.
Publication Coming Soon
The book is currently in the final stages of publication.
Purchase information and availability will be posted here as soon as the book
is released.