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 Fall Accidents At A Business The following are the top causes of slip and fall accidents in any business: Spilled...
READ MOREA 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 employer’s office was located in a 12 office condominium owned by Warren Medical Center Condo Association and maintained by Arthur...
READ MOREIn 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, everything had been put away, and the floors had been mopped. Then the restaurant owners friends showed up. The owner...
READ MOREWhen 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 to visit Jack Casino in Cincinnati, Ohio. While exploring the casino, she tripped on a wet floor sign that had...
READ MOREA 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 plaintiff walked by the bins, her foot came into contact with water, causing her to slip. When she fell, the...
READ MOREDespite 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 woman filed a lawsuit against McDonald’s, alleging that she sustained serious harm when she slipped and fell inside of one...
READ MOREAll 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 their losses through a lawsuit but proving that the accident caused their injuries can be difficult. When news of a...
READ MOREWhen a person is injured in a slip and fall accident, they typically are believed when they speak about the accident and what took place. But what happens when the victim has been diagnosed with a condition like dementia? 90-Year-Old Emits “Excited Utterance” After Slip & Fall In 2015, a then 90-year-old woman was entering the Village Inn in Omaha Nebraska when she suddenly slipped and fell. The fall caused her to break her hip....
READ MOREShoprite is once again facing a slip and fall lawsuit, filed by a woman who is seeking significant compensation for the injuries she sustained in her local store. String Bean Causes Serious Injuries In 2014, a 55-year-old woman went shopping at her local ShopRite. She was browsing through the produce section when she suddenly felt her floor hit an object and slip out from under her. According to her legal complaint, she “violently fell to...
READ MOREHospitals are supposed to be where people can seek help for their illnesses and injuries, not where visitors sustain those injuries. Sadly, one woman discovered that hospitals can be just as dangerous as other properties when she slipped and fell while visiting a friend. Jury Rules In Favor Of Hospital Slip & Fall Victim In 2016, the plaintiff was visiting a friend at Capital Regional Medical Center. On her way out, she passed by a...
READ MOREThe state of Minnesota is now facing a slip and fall lawsuit that has been filed by Fox News anchor, Jeff Passolt. TV Anchor Sues Minnesota After Falling On Sidewalk Jeff Passolt, who recently retired after spending 38 years on television, recently filed a personal injury lawsuit against the state of Minnesota alleging the state was negligent and their negligence resulted in a fall that caused him serious harm. One day during the winter of...
READ MOREDid you know that it is possible to reach a settlement agreement even in the middle of a trial? That’s exactly what happened recently with a premises liability case that was eight days into a trial in Philadelphia. Salesman Sues Manufacturing Company In King Of Prussia According to court records, the lawsuit was filed in 2016 after the plaintiff, a salesman, slipped in fell in the reception area of First Quality Enterprises, a manufacturing company...
READ MOREWere you or a loved one injured in a slip and fall accident in Philadelphia? You may be eligible to pursue financial compensation by filing a personal injury lawsuit. The key, as in all civil lawsuits, is to determine who should be held responsible for the injuries caused by the slip and fall. In this post, our experienced slip and fall attorneys will discuss how liability is assessed in a slip and fall lawsuit. Determining...
READ MORELongtime Minnesota news anchor Jeff Passolt is suing the State of Minnesota for negligence in a new slip and fall lawsuit, claiming the State failed to properly maintain a slippery sidewalk outside of the State Capitol, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Slip & Fall Lawsuit Filed Against State Of Minnesota In a lawsuit filed last week in Ramsey County District Court, Passolt claims that a slip and fall accident in February of 2017 left him...
READ MORETwo major new slip and fall lawsuits have raised serious questions about the safety conditions at one of America’s largest stores and a prestigious university in South Carolina. Walmart Accused Of Negligence In Slip & Fall Case A widow from Michigan has filed a new slip and fall lawsuit against Walmart, accusing the national retail giant of failing to properly maintain the premises of a Jonesville superstore, according to MLive. Widow Blames Slip & Fall...
READ MOREA Texas woman has filed suit against Dollar Tree, Inc., accusing the company of negligence in a slip and fall accident that led to severe injuries. Lavern Mitchell filed suit against the chain of dollar stores on December 3, 2018, claiming that she “slipped and fell on a puddle of a brownish foreign substance” at a Dollar Tree location in Texas City in Galveston County. Galveston County Woman Files Slip & Fall Suit Against Dollar...
READ MOREThe winter holidays are in full swing, and you probably have laid down an exciting plan. And while all might be going as planned, the ice and snow present many health risks not only within the neighborhood but also at the workplace. Snow and ice are outdoor weather conditions that cause people to trip and fall. Other indoor workplace changes that may pose equal risks, which many businesses should avoid include poor lighting, torn carpet,...
READ MOREAutumn is a beautiful time of year, but it’s not without its fair share of hazards. Taking a moment to bask in all of the golden foliage and autumnal beauty is a must, but among the bursting colors there is still a need for caution and care. Fallen leaves can cause surfaces to be slippery, and may also cover up hazardous flaws on the ground, including potholes and cracks in the pavement. Leaf cover can...
READ MOREThere have been numerous incidents where slip and fall accidents have caused serious injury in government-owned buildings and other facilities. Public transit locations are notorious for the danger they pose to the public. Uneven ground in parks and public sidewalks has caused several slip and fall accidents. Wet floors or floor mats have caused people to trip, slip and fall. If you’re ever injured and you feel the government is at fault, you may wonder...
READ MOREIn 2016, 3.3 percent of all full-time retail workers experienced an illness or injury related to the workplace. Noting that 3.3 out of every 100 workers was injured does not sound ominous until you realize that it is the highest injury rate in the corporate world. That 3.3 percent of workers being injured is even more than the construction industry, and many people consider the construction industry to be far more dangerous than working in...
READ MOREHalloween is intended to be scary. From ghoulish costumes for trick-or-treating to haunted houses, the entire idea behind this holiday is to scare or to be scared. That being said, Halloween was never meant to be a day of accidents. Yet, this holiday seems to have the highest record of slip, trip, and fall accidents. Whether you are inviting friends over to your home and serving candy or going out to take kids trick-or-treating, it...
READ MOREThe last thing you want when you have a visitor or worker in your home is an injury accident, but it does happen. When someone experiences a slip and fall accident at your home, who is responsible for paying the bills? If you are taken to court, do you pay the expenses and settlement or does your home owner’s insurance? The homeowners in Philadelphia need to understand how this process works so they can make...
READ MOREAs a general rule, construction companies want to increase workplace safety while decreasing construction accidents. Until recently, safety training was usually very generic and focused on important topics but in very general ways. There has been a recent focus on slip, trip, and fall accidents in construction workplaces and the study of motion, of the gait of a worker, is the central theme of these new studies. It is possible to reduce slip and fall...
READ MOREVacations are usually fun. It is a time to move away from the routine pressure of life, visit new and exciting sites or relax by the pool at a hotel. You usually expect to be safe when enjoying a hotel, whether you are there for business or even pleasure. Unfortunately, a slip and fall accident may happen any time anywhere in a luxury establishment. After suffering a severe injury from the falling, you may incur...
READ MOREWhen people go to the hospital or put loved ones into assisted living facilities, the last thing they would expect would be to facing a slip and fall incident. Even in a medical facility that is run by experts and has many different rules put in place to prevent accidents, things can happen. If you do get injured in a medical facility, it is important to remember that it is a personal injury situation just...
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