Anyone who has listened to the song “Winter Wonderland” knows that this tune paints a beautiful landscape of glistening snow where friends and loved ones can play and enjoy winter festivities. And while this is true, it doesn’t address the many hazards that winter weather brings with it, or the slip and fall accidents that can happen as a result. High Risk Hazards Snow is undeniably gorgeous – but there is a reason that it’s called...
READ MOREIt’s the holiday season and winter has officially showed it’s not so pretty face, especially in the East. Weather you are from New York or California, being threatened with a blizzard or something as simple as extreme cold. Since this could be just a little glimpse of what’s to come, we need to stay constantly aware of safety issues that can quickly arise. This time of year everyone will be out shopping and looking for...
READ MOREPaying attention to your surroundings as you go about your everyday business is probably the best way to avoid tripping and falling. Yes, we all have those busy days on the go where it seems like there is not enough time in the day to get things done, but safety should always come first for the sake of yourself and others. Technology Can Be Trippy Technology is a great thing. We have the ability to...
READ MOREThe holidays are just around the corner and so are slip and fall shopping injuries. With the increase in pedestrians on the go combined with bad weather conditions and property owner negligence, these accidents are bound to happen at the busiest time of the year. With that said, slip and fall shopping injuries can happen any time of year and for many different reasons. Slip and fall accidents are not limited to icy conditions in...
READ MOREThe low-priced retailer Dollar Tree was sued this past summer by a father of a boy who slipped and fell in their store in Gretna, Louisiana. The suit claims the son slipped on some liquid and fell to the floor, sustaining personal injuries. The lawsuit states that the store “failed to properly maintain the premises, failed to warn of hazards, failed to adequately inspect property, placed their customers in a perilous situation, created a defect,...
READ MOREAccording to the National Safety Council, falls and the subsequent injuries are the second-leading cause of unintentional death in homes and communities, resulting in more than 25,000 fatalities in 2009, read the report here. Risks from falling increase with age and extra concessions should be made for elderly occupants of homes in order to prevent injury and death. Take the time to remove slip, trip and fall hazards to keep your family safe. Prevention Of...
READ MOREInjuries that happen in the workplace are always traumatic. Workplace injuries due to unstable work surfaces should never happen. When they do it is of utmost importance to know your personal and professional rights. There is no compromise when it comes to demanding a secure work environment and that always includes securing all work surfaces to prevent slips, trips or falls. The Bureau of Labor Statistics 2009 data confirms that 605 workers were killed and...
READ MOREThe colorful leaves, pumpkin-spiced fragrances, and caramel apples are some of autumn’s most appreciated features. What is not appreciated, however, is the heightened chance of falling. The OHSA cites 15% slip, trip and falls result in accidental deaths. Read the report on walking surfaces here. Thousands of people are injured from slipping on floors, stairs even piled up slippery leaves. The fall weather has the potential to cause many more slips and falls than the...
READ MOREYou are stopping at your favorite coffee shop on your way to work, and the next thing you know, you’ve slipped on the freshly mopped floor and broken your leg. Now what are you going to do? You don’t have the money to pay the medical expenses on your own, and besides, there was no sign on the floor saying it was wet. Read our article on wet floor signs here. You need to do...
READ MOREIf you have fallen and are in recovery from a slip and fall accident, it is sometimes a long process of recovery back to healing. Depending upon the injury involved (see here for more details on common latent injuries), recovery can take you from two or three weeks to several months. There are also stages of soft tissue injury recovery that are important to know here. If your job, which you did before the injury...
READ MOREA person can never predict when a fall might occur. Slips, trips and falls are the leading cause of accidental injuries, according to the National Safety Council, and they often happen when we least expect them to. Additionally, according to United States Department of Labor, 15% of deaths occur as a result of accidental falls. Many people who experience a fall aren’t seriously hurt, and in fact, their pride might be hurt more than anything...
READ MOREProving fault after an accident isn’t always an easy task. Several people get injured throughout the United States each year and many of them have difficulty making a claim. Depending on the situation, the property owner is typically liable for your injuries. More here on liability. If you have medical bills to pay, you may want to consider filing a claim and holding the property owner responsible for the incident. Is the Shopping Mall...
READ MOREIt’s common knowledge that trip and fall cases, also known as premises liability, frequently require a battle and a good fight. And to win that battle, you’re going to want a competent experienced slip and fall attorney on your side to fight the good fight on your behalf. But if I have a legitimate injury due to the negligence of a property owner, why is this going to be so tough? Nothing is cut and...
READ MOREAttorney-client privilege is a legal term that refers to the protection of certain information shared between the client and his or her attorney. This information is generally shared so that the client can seek proper guidance on how to best proceed with their case. It also ensures that an attorney does not have to testify against their client. This privilege is put in place to protect the client and not the attorney, and in most...
READ MOREAccording to the National Floor Safety Institute, about 1 million people make a trip to the emergency room annually due to slip, trip and fall accidents. These falls can occur around the injured person’s own home, on a public sidewalk, in a store, in a restaurant, in a municipal building, in parking lots and more. In addition, almost 80% of slip and trip accidents that occur annually occur in parking lots and on sidewalks due...
READ MOREIf you were injured after tripping on a broken sidewalk you may be entitled to compensation for the injuries that you incurred from the fall. You need to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney right away to find out if you have a case. The first step for the attorney is to determine who is liable. Determining liability can be tough in slip and trip cases, which is why when you need an attorney to...
READ MOREPotholes can sometimes pop up out of nowhere but they really seem to pop up following periods where there has been a lot of rainfall and following winter as snow and ice begin to melt. They are also prevalent following extreme fluctuating changes in temperature. Extreme heat and extreme cold can also lead to potholes. Potholes can be deadly for motorists and pedestrians. They also have the ability to damage a vehicle’s tires and alignment....
READ MORESlipping and falling is a common thing that happens to many of us. If we’re in tip top shape, we can always pick ourselves up and dust ourselves off. However, falling and slipping are not always harmless for everyone. A small slip could prove to be fatal for an elderly person. Research has shown that more than a third of older Americans fall each year. Of these, more than 10,000 do not survive the fall....
READ MOREThere are thousands of men and women working in the construction industry in Philadelphia. New buildings, housing construction, and repairs to existing structures are more than enough to keep these employees busy. These projects, however, also create hazardous conditions that result in severe injuries to those unlucky enough to become a victim. One of the most common accidents to occur on a construction site is a slip and fall. Common Hazards Despite the research and...
READ MOREIn the United States, fake insurance claims cost Americans tens of billions of dollars a year. Those who follow the trends think that the poor economy is at least partly to blame for all of the false claims and attempted scams. As a result, insurance companies have begun to pay close attention to claims of accidents and injury. A Recent False Claim Ring Bust Very recently insurers and law officials worked together to break up...
READ MOREWhen it comes to our children, we work hard to provide them nutritional meals, a safe place to live, and high quality daycare. Unfortunately, many of our children experience tumbles and falls throughout the course of day as they learn to walk and play their way through the day. Most parents expect their children to fall down and get right back up. After all, that’s part of childhood. However, when children left in a daycare...
READ MORELegally, landlords are required to maintain their rental housing in good condition to protect their tenants as well guests of the tenant. When an accident occurs on the premises, particularly on a staircase, injuries can be quite severe and may include a visit to hospital or other medical provider. If you feel that you have been injured due to negligence by the landlord, you should consider filing a slip and fall or trip and fall...
READ MOREPersonal injuries happen for many different reasons. Sometimes people aren’t paying attention to their surroundings, they are injured due to the actions of someone else, or the building or property that they are walking on is not properly maintained and a slip or trip results in a damaging fall. While slip and fall and trip and fall personal injuries seem very similar, there are subtle but important differences. If a slip and fall case is...
READ MOREEveryone loves a plant store. In the spring and summer it is wonderful to wander the aisles full of sweet smelling blooms and bushy green foliage, just enjoying all of the natural beauty. In the cold of winter, when nothing grows out of doors, a plant store can provide a little natural therapy and relief from the barren landscape. Unfortunately, all of these joys are not without a few risks. Dangerous Slippery Surfaces Plants require soil...
READ MOREBusinesses and establishments have a legal and ethical responsibility to do “due diligence” to protect their customers and visitors from injury or harm. This does not mean that they have to watch people every minute and warn them of any impending dangers. But what is the responsibility of a business or public entity regarding such issues? In a nutshell, public establishments have the trust of the public in general, so they are responsible for the...
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