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Category Archives: Slip and Fall
Shopkeepers’ Duty to Keep Lots Paved, Shelves Secure, Aisles Safe
Not every slip, trip and fall accident results in compensable damages for the unsuspecting customers injured while navigating uneven parking lots, perusing the aisles of local shopping marts or injured by falling objects on commercial properties. Rather, the law requires either evidence that the owners were aware of a dangerous or defective condition and failed… Read More »
Slip and Fall Hip Injuries Are Dangerous, Sometimes Fatal
Slip and fall accidents cause a million injuries every year. Anyone who visits a store, restaurant, hotel or other public place is at risk. Seniors are particularly vulnerable to falling in an area with poor lighting or an uneven, slippery surface. Hip injuries that result from a fall can be particularly serious — or even… Read More »
Preventing Slip and Fall Injuries
Our firm handles premises liability cases where clients suffered injury on property controlled by others. Whether initiated by a slip or a trip, injuries can result when people fall. Those injuries can include anything from strained muscles to broken bones or even traumatic brain injury. Many falls are suffered by older adults — in their… Read More »
Balancing Act
Many people slip and fall down, and many of those accidents are avoidable. In public and private settings, slippery floors, poorly lit walkways and uneven floor surfaces trip up victims each day. Falling down is no joke. From broken bones to traumatic brain injury, falls are a leading cause of serious and deadly injury. The… Read More »
The Importance of Maintaining Your Property
Did you know that you could actually be sued because of not maintaining your property? If another person visits your property and suffers an injury, you may be responsible. That is why it is in your best interests to routinely inspect and maintain your property. Following are some tips on how to keep your property… Read More »
Safety Tips for Pedestrians
Do you walk to work or school, or maybe just for exercise? Walking can be a great way to get around, especially if you are trying to save money on gas or if you just want to breathe some fresh air. Unfortunately, some drivers are reckless and endanger the lives of pedestrians. If walking or… Read More »
Do Slip and Fall Injuries Only Affect the Elderly?
Are you relatively young? If so, you do not have to worry about suffering a slip and fall injury, right? Wrong. Slip and fall injuries affect everyone, both young and old. Elderly people are at a higher risk of suffering serious injury because their bones are more fragile and their muscles are weaker. But a… Read More »
Can I File a Lawsuit If I Slip on a Patch of Ice?
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), every year one in three adults age sixty-five or older falls. However, slip and fall injuries can affect anyone, young or old. In fact, slip and fall injuries are typically quite serious and can cause traumatic brain injury, spine injuries, broken bones, and even death. If you… Read More »
Who is Responsible for a Slip and Fall Accident?
Every year thousands of people sustain injuries in grocery stores, department stores and other business locations. If you slip and fall on the property of someone else, you may be able to sue the owner for negligence. However, you must also realize that you may be responsible if your own careless actions caused to the… Read More »
I Slipped and Fell—What Can I Do?
Slip and fall injuries are very serious. In fact, many people sustain traumatic injuries and die each year due to slip and fall accidents. If you slip and fall, the first thing you need to do is seek medical attention. Notify the property-owner of the accident and ask them to call medical assistance for you…. Read More »
