Latest News for Philadelphia Slip and Fall Accidents

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 their losses through a lawsuit but proving that the accident caused their injuries can be difficult. When news of a...

Children Of Woman With Dementia Win Slip & Fall Case

When 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....

ShopRite Sued For Slip & Fall Accident Involving String Bean

Shoprite 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...

$1.1 Million Awarded To Hospital Slip & Fall Victim

Hospitals 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...

A Fox News Anchor Has Sued A State After A Slip And Fall

The 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...

Plaintiff Obtains $6 Million Settlement After Slip & Fall In KOP

Did 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...

How To Prove Liability In A Slip & Fall Claim

Were 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...

Minnesota News Anchor Sues State After Slip & Fall

Longtime 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...

Two New Slip & Fall Lawsuits Raise Serious Safety Questions

Two 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...

Texas Woman Files Slip & Fall Lawsuit Against Dollar Tree

A 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...

It Will Be A Blue Christmas If You Slip and Fall

The 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,...

Slip & Fall Accidents: The Danger Lurking In Autumn Leaves

Autumn 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...

Can You Sue The Government For A Slip And Fall?

There 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...

What Happens If I Slip And Fall In A Retail Store?

In 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...

Don’t Let Slip and Falls Scare You This Halloween

Halloween 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...

Using Homeowner’s Insurance For Slip & Fall Accidents

The 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...

Increasing Worker Knowledge About Slip, Trip, & Falls

As 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...

Compensation After a Slip and Fall in a Hotel

Vacations 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...

When Places Of Healing Hurt

When 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...

Staying Safe From Water-Related Slip and Fall Accidents This Summer

It’s the dog days of summer. With temperatures reaching their highest peaks of the year, it’s important to stay cool. Fortunately, the Philadelphia area offers a variety of water-related activities that are great for cooling off from the sweltering heat and humidity of mid to late summer in the city. Whether you’re going to a waterpark, beach, resort, or other water destination to cool off, it’s important to make sure you and your family stay...

Former NFL Star Reggie Bush Awarded $12.5 Million In Slip and Fall Lawsuit

In a case that could have future implications for professional athlete injuries, former NFL star running back Reggie Bush was awarded $12.5 million in damages over a slip and fall injury that occurred during a game in 2015. After returning a punt, Bush’s momentum carried him off the field. He continued running until he slipped and fell on an unprotected section of concrete on the sidelines, tearing the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left...

Is Your Workplace Safeguarded From Preventable Fall Hazards?

Workplace safety should be something that’s strived for constantly. Part of being a responsible business owner is making sure that your employees and customers are always safe and that your business is free of preventable hazards which could lead to serious accidents and injuries. Even if your workplace already has a safety plan in place, it’s good to hold regular safety reviews and determine if there’s anything more you can do to keep your business...

How Long Does It Take To Resolve A Slip And Fall Lawsuit In Pennsylvania?

If you’ve recently been injured after slipping and falling on someone else’s property, such as a home, business, school, hospital, or anywhere else, you may be wondering about your legal rights. Accidents happen, but sometimes they only happen because of negligence. When a dangerous condition ends up causing an accident with serious injuries, the victims of those injuries deserve financial support for the damages related to the accident. It’s common for people in this situation...

Are Schools Liable For Student Slip And Fall Injuries?

According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 9.2 million children visit emergency rooms each year for unintentional injuries. Since our children spend the bulk of their days at school, this means our schools are common locations for child injuries. It’s important for administrators and staff to make sure their schools are safe environments and that the risk of preventable injuries is kept to a minimum. However, sometimes kids get injured in slip and fall...

NYC Men Charged In Slip And Fall Scam

From 2013 to 2018, the patients of a former New York City chiropractor would have never suspected that he was masterminding a slip and fall accident scam that would total almost $31 million in claims. But that is exactly what happened, and there was plenty of shock to go around when the doctor was arrested in April 2018. The details of the fraudulent claim ring that expanded to four more primary participants and a list...

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