Dealing With Uneven And Broken Sidewalks After Winter
It is no secret that driveways and sidewalks get damaged during the snowy winter season. The spring season has just started, and many property owners have found their nearby sidewalks shifted and cracked, and driveways laced with potholes. It is very common for people to fall on uneven or broken sidewalks, or to step into a sidewalk pothole they did not think was there. Harsh weather conditions sometimes make ones footing slightly higher than the other…
Poorly Positioned Mats Cause Falls
Slip and fall injuries are very common and can lead to very bad personal injuries. Something as minor as a mat in public areas can result in severe injuries. Proper positioning of mats in public places prevents you from the hassle and outlay of injuries sustained after tripping and falling because of a poorly positioned mat. Floor mats are one of the primary ways to avoid slip and fall accidents. Placing doormats at the entry…
Slips, Trips And Falls On Construction Sites
Construction sites can be dangerous places. Whether activity on a site is boisterous and confusing, filled with distractions and dangers, or it’s a quiet scene waiting for something to happen, slips, trips and falls can happen. In fact, slip, trip and falls cause 15% of all accidental deaths, according to OSHA. The following types of construction site accidents can be dangerous, even fatal. Slips In Wet Areas Dangerous slips can happen when an area in…
In The News: Newspaper Sued For Slip And Fall Injury
Every day accidents happen. Often, those accidents happen to good people, but occasionally they happen to more nefarious individuals, those with criminal intent. Regardless of the quality of person affected by an accident, it is often determined to be the result of negligence or carelessness by someone else. In this modern world, responsibility is almost always placed, resulting in lawsuits, settlements and litigation. One way or the other, someone is held responsible. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Held…
William H Macy and Felicity Huffman Sued For Slip and Fall Accident
William H. Macy and Felicity Huffman, Hollywood’s renowned couple, were slapped with a slip and fall lawsuit after a woman slipped and fell off from the staircase of their house. According to a TMZ report, the woman who had been visiting the celebrity couple in their home filed the lawsuit after falling off the couple’s staircase and sustaining injuries. Why They Got Sued Lourdes Orozco sued the famous couple for the serious personal injuries she allegedly…
Infamous Runway Falls
Fashion shows can be a lot of fun if you’re into that sort of thing. For some people, it’s not the modeling part that deserves the attention, but some claim the best part of a prestigious runway show is watching one of those self-assured models take a tumble. Some of these falls can be quick and flawless, to the point of not even thinking twice about it, but some of these falls have gone down…
Celebrities Who’ve Been Victims Of Slip and Falls
Slip and falls are especially worrying because they can happen to anyone anywhere. The weather doesn’t have to be icy or snowy to cause a fall. It is certain that most of us will suffer slip or fall at some point in our lives even the celebrities are not exceptional. In most cases, when a celebrity is a victim of slip and fall, people find it shocking and amusing to say the least, even the die-hard…
Winter Walking Safety To Prevent Slips And Trips
Whenever you have to walk around icy parking lots and on the paths between buildings, it will require some special walking attention in order to avoid slipping and falling. Slips and falls have contributed to various levels of injuries during the winter season. Even if the sidewalks and the parking lots have been cleared of the ice or snow during winter, the slip tendency can never be entirely eliminated and people walking outdoors might still encounter slippery…
Choosing Slip Resistant Shoes: Design (Pt 2)
Slip resistant shoes are something that many employers require and their employees wear. We talked previously, about the different environments slip resistant shoes are necessary here. In this blog we will talk about the correct slip resistant shoe design. A slip resistant shoe becomes a necessity when conditions may change quickly or may differ from place to place. Floors that are often wet or oily present distinct challenges that can make a work place dangerous….
Guide To Choosing The Right Slip Resistant Shoes (Pt 1)
Under normal circumstances, finding a floor that is 100 percent fall-proof is very rare, but you don’t want to risk slipping or falling for this reason – falls can be fatal or lead to a permanent injury. It is the responsibility of the owner of the property to have their floors made to grip a shoe and safeguard a walker. Moreover, it is also in their interest to make those floors attractive and beautiful which…
In The News: Winning A Slip And Fall Case
A slip and fall case is winnable. It’s important to know, though, that these are very difficult cases to win. The fact is, most of the time, when a person falls, he or she is able to get right back up and back to their daily lives. You may have a bruised ego or a bump on the head, but you are overall okay. This is not the type of slip and fall case that…
With Winter Time Comes Black Ice
Wintertime can be a fun time of year. The weather is cold and snowy, making enjoyable activities like skiing and sitting in front of a toasty fire while enjoying a hot cup of cocoa a possibility. Unfortunately, wintertime can bring its fair share of danger, as well. There is a greater likelihood of your becoming involved in a car accident due to snowy and icy roads. According to research, approximately 116,000 Americans are injured on the…
Look Out For Slip Hazards In Icy Weather
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…
Winter Slip and Fall Safety Tips
It’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…
Tips To Reduce The Risk Of Trips And Falls
Paying 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…
Slip and Fall Shopping Injuries Are More Common Than You Think
The 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…
Slip & Fall News: Falling In A Dollar Tree StoreRetailer
The 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,…
Checklist For Recognizing Slip /Trip & Fall Hazards
According 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…
Unstable Work Surfaces Causing Falls
Injuries 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…
Fall safety tips to prevent slips and trips
The 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…
Choosing The Right Slip & Fall Lawyer
You 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…
Recovery From A Slip And Fall Accident
If 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…
Fatal Slip & Falls
A 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…
Shopping Mall Trip & Fall Lawsuit
Proving 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…
Do I Have A Good Trip And Fall Case?
It’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…