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What Is A Latent Injury?
Did you know that sometimes, when an injury occurs, a patient won’t even realize that they are hurt for hours, days, or weeks? These injuries are known as “latent injuries” Latent Injuries Are The Reason Slip And Fall Victims Should Always Visit A Doctor After a slip and fall accident, you may be under the [...]
Can I Sue For A Slip And Fall In A Nursing Home?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year millions of Americans who are over the age of 65 slip and fall. While many of these falls do not result in injuries, 1 in 5 does, resulting in nearly 3 million elderly patients being treated in emergency rooms for fall injuries each [...]
Microtel Inn & Suites Faces Slip & Fall Lawsuit
Microtel Inn, which is run by Wyndham, is facing a slip and fall lawsuit filed by a former patron who alleges that the Inn failed to provide safe premises for visitors. Microtel Inn Visitor Slips On Snow And Ice According to the plaintiff, he visited the Microtel Inn & Suites in Beckley, West Virginia, on [...]
Common Causes Of Slip And Falls At A Business
When you enter the property of a business of any kind, you likely have certain expectations. You may expect to speak with a company representative or even make a purchase. What you don’t expect is to be involved in a slip and fall accident that ultimately results in serious injuries. Common Causes Of Slip And [...]
Jury Awards $1.24 Million To Former Dental Assistant For Slip & Fall Injuries
A condo association and maintenance company have lost a slip and fall claim filed by a former dental assistant and have been ordered to pay the plaintiff over $1 million dollars. Leak In Utility Room Causes Permanent Back Injuries In September 2014, the plaintiff, a now 55-year-old woman, was working as a dental assistant. Her [...]
Waitress Wins Slip And Fall Lawsuit Filed Against Her Employer
In a rare instance, a waitress has won a slip and fall lawsuit that was filed against the owner of the restaurant that she worked at. Waitress Sues Employer And Restaurant Owner In 2015, a waitress was working for the owner of Al Saha Restaurant in Dearborn, Michigan. The restaurant was closed for the night, [...]
$3 Million Awarded To Woman Hurt In Slip And Fall In Casino
When one thinks of visiting a casino, they typically think about flashing lights, food and drink, and gambling. What they don’t take into consideration is that they could become permanently injured in a slip and fall accident on the casino premises. $3 Million Awarded To Casino Slip And Fall Victim In 2016, a woman decided [...]
$2 Million Awarded After Slip & Fall By Ice Machine
A woman has won nearly $2 million after she filed a slip and fall lawsuit against a convenience store. Lawsuit Alleges Property Owner Knew Ice Bins Allowed Water To Pool According to the legal complaint, in December 2016, the plaintiff visited USA Grocers to purchase soda. The soda was near ice bins and when the [...]
Can You Sue A Chain Restaurant For A Slip And Fall?
Despite the wonderful invention of the drive-thru, millions of Americans opt to set foot in chain restaurants every day. The moment that they step out of their vehicle, they could be at risk of becoming the next slip and fall accident victim. McDonalds Sued By Women Who Fell On Premises On June 5th, 2019, a [...]
Three Men Found Guilty In Massive Slip & Fall Fraud Scheme
All over the country thousands of people are legitimately hurt in slip and fall accidents each year. These men and women find themselves in a difficult situation, juggling a painful injury, financial difficulty due to medical bills, and a career that has been impacted as a result. They have the right to seek compensation for [...]