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Is it possible that there be injury if somebody fell down carpeted steps?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: Just because there is carpeting does not mean that injury is not possible.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 7/18/2014

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