Category: Slip & Fall Injuries
Herniated Disc Settlement Cases
When it comes to slip and fall accidents in Philly, a herniated disc is one of the most commonly encountered injuries encountered in victims. But what is a herniated disc injury, and how does it impact the payout of a case? We expand on this topic below. What Is A Herniated Disc? A herniated disc is an injury caused by the rupture or other lesion in the rubbery cushion found in between the numerous vertebrae…
What You Need To Know About Slip And Fall Back Pain
What You Need To Know About Slip And Fall Back Pain Back pain is one of the most common symptoms experienced by victims of slip and falls soon after fall accidents take place. However, back pain can point towards a wide range of injuries that, depending on the victim’s age and physical wellness, may range from harmless to very grave if not deadly. It is an unfortunate reality that, more often than not, a back…
Why Spinal Cord Injuries Are Common In Slip and Falls
The dangers of slip and fall injuries extend beyond the common reports of head injuries and broken bones. Many slip and fall accidents result in often permanent spinal cord injuries. In fact, according to statistics recorded by the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, 30% of spinal injuries are caused by falls. Most of these injuries result in incomplete tetraplegia while a small portion of them can lead to patients being completely paralyzed. How A…
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 year. Did your loved one recently suffer a slip and fall, or any other type of injury, in a Philadelphia…
What Determines The Type Of Injuries Suffered In A Slip Fall?
According to the National Floor Safety Institute, slip and fall accidents are one of the most common reasons people end up in the emergency room and many times, these types of incidents can lead to costly liability claims. The most common causes of slip and fall injuries include poorly maintained sidewalks and public areas, loose handrails, and broken stairways. However, knowing what the most common risks are does not define the most likely outcome of…
Ice Can Cause Major Injuries If People Are Not Careful
Coming out of the Blizzard of 2016, it is worth noting that in the state of Pennsylvania, slipping on ice during the winter months and after snow storms occurs more frequently than people would think. According to IcyRoadSafety.com, there were 26 fatal accidents in Pennsylvania between 2008 and 2010 that were directly associated with icy conditions. Before you head out to your destination, you need to understand the potential for ice dangers, and the real…
Back Injuries & Treatment After A Slip & Fall Accident
A slip and fall injury can be devastating to your current lifestyle. The injuries from the fall may need more than immediate medical treatment. When the fall is due to another person’s negligence you may want to take the time to evaluate your injuries to seek fair compensation for your injuries. Falling on a wet floor, poorly maintained set of stairs, or an icy sidewalk could create a life altering medical issue. Symptoms of Back…
Common Summertime Slip And Fall Accidents
When one thinks about the possibilities of slipping and doing a public face plant in front of complete strangers, the treacherous conditions of winter immediately come to mind. Perhaps that is why we let our guard down once the temperatures start to rise, but common summertime slip and fall accidents have the potential to disrupt the summer dreams you harbored all last winter while carefully navigating icy patches of pavement. The fact remains however, summertime…
Top 5 Slip And Fall Settlements
Slip and fall settlements are among the most common settlements awarded to plaintiffs who have suffered serious, long-term injuries from the negligence of another. In some slip and fall cases, millions of dollars have been awarded to cover present and future medical costs as well as pain and suffering. 5 Notable Slip and Fall Settlements 1. In July 2004, an elderly hospital patient named Matthew Harris broke his hip when he slipped and fell 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…
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…
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…
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…
Fatal Elderly Persons Slip And Fall
Slipping 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….
Personal Injury Case: When An Unsupervised Child Falls At A Daycare
When 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…
Dangers Of Melting Ice And Snow In Philly
A Host Of Problems Winter arrived about a month ago and with the arrival of winter also comes the arrival of extremely cold harsh temperatures, snow and ice. The dangers of melting ice and snow in Philly are many, but this becomes a particularly dangerous problem when individuals are caught off guard due to fluctuating temperatures and weather patterns, as well as with the infamous “black ice.” For example, you have a blizzard one week…
Common Latent Injuries
Unfortunately accidents happen every day. Regardless of how careful you are be it driving, walking whichever, accidents happen. Injuries can vary from mild to severe, and some injuries often pop up days, weeks, months or even years later after the accident has occurred. Those types of injuries are what we call “latent” injuries. Common injuries resulting from accidents typically include: Brain and Head Injuries: Common brain injuries resulting from an auto accident range from mild concussions…
Tips to avoiding injury in the winter months
Quite often the cool winter months are a welcome change from the hot, humid weather during the summer. As the temperatures decrease, the chances for injury increase. This is due to adverse weather conditions such as freezing temperatures, snow, and ice. Read on to discover some simple helpful tips to avoiding injury in the winter months. What You Need To Do: Watch Your Step — while they may be beautiful to look at, snow and ice…
Elderly Slips And Falls Injuries
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) , slips and falls are the leading cause of accidents to Americans age 65 and older. An average of one out of three Americans over the age of 65 will fall this year. In fact, the CDC reports that falls are the common cause of injury death among that age group. It Can Happen Anywhere Not all of these incidents happen in the home. Slippery sidewalks at…
Common Injuries From Slip And Falls
There is nothing more embarrassing or painful than slipping and falling in a public place. Many people quickly stand up and keep moving, so that they minimize the attention they will garner. However, some people slip and fall and are unable to stand back up due to serious injury. There are many injuries that can occur from what is perceived to be a simple slip and fall. Injuries You Didn’t Bargain For Back injury. The…