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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...

Sports And Gym Slip And Fall Accidents

One would think that in a world where sweat, water, and obstacles are commonplace that there would be a major problem with slip and fall hazards. But the world of sports and exercise does an excellent job of making sure that most of the professional sports venues and exercise gyms are safe. With so much going on in a gym or sports venue, a slip and fall accident is unfortunately inevitable. The secret is to...

Restaurant Slip And Fall Accidents

A restaurant is an extremely dynamic place that is constantly full of slip and fall hazards for workers and guests. For the workers, the kitchen and storage areas are havens for grease, cleaning solutions, and water. While restaurants work hard to keep slip and fall hazards out of the restaurant dining room, patrons are still exposed to spills near the kitchen, water on the floor, and cleaning solutions used to clean up spills. It might...

Don’t Have A Blue Christmas Due To A Slip And Fall

Christmas allows you to enjoy great food, time with family and friends, shopping and just being in a festive mood. But, Christmas can also bring bad weather. Whether you’re dreaming of a white Christmas or a bright sunny day, this is the time to be cautious. According to the National Floor Safety Institute, falls account for approximately eight million emergency room visits per year. You are at a significantly higher risk of becoming a victim...

What Happens If I Slip And Fall In Someone’s House?

If you are injured as a result of a slip and fall at a private residence, you may be able to file a lawsuit against the homeowner’s insurance policy or pursue legal action to receive compensation for your injuries. The National Floor Safety Institute states that slip and falls account for over one million emergency room visits per year. Since slip and falls are fairly common and usually result in some type of injury, it...

Autumn Leaves Can Be Pretty, Pretty Dangerous

The trees in Philadelphia blossom with color when the autumn leaves arrive. The colors are bright and festive, and the leaves eventually wind up falling to the ground and creating a slip and fall hazard. As the autumn rains pick up when the calendar gets closer to winter, the wet leaves become more of a problem. The problem with wet autumn leaves is more than just the occasional injured pedestrian who slips and falls. The...

Beware Of Halloween Slip And Fall Accidents

While kids are thinking of candy, costumes, and trick or treating, parents need to be thinking about pedestrian safety and the potential for accidents. Halloween night is a time when a lot of people are out walking from house to house, and it is also a time when people tend to get injured. Philadelphia weather in late October can be treacherous for walking, so parents need to be aware of the potential for slip and...

Is An Investigator Necessary For A Slip And Fall Lawsuit?

It is estimated that eight million emergency room visits per year, nearly 22 percent of all emergency room usage, are attributed to slip and fall accidents. This makes slip and fall accidents the number one cause of emergency room visits, and one of the top types of personal injury lawsuits filed in the United States. Billions of dollars are paid out each year in slip and fall claims, and insurance fraud is at the core...

Why It Is Not A Good Idea To Fake A Slip And Fall Accident

Financial times are tough these days, and tough times often push people to do things they would normally not do. If you get it into your head to try and create a fake accident by staging a slip and fall injury in a store or public place, then you should probably get that thought out of your head immediately. There is plenty of legal precedent out there to prosecute you for your fake accident, and...

The Basics Of Slip And Fall Accidents On An Airline Flight

When passengers board an airline flight, their minds are usually focused on the quality of the pilot and the ability of the plane to make it to their destination. Truth be told, a slip and fall accident is not foremost on most passenger’s minds. As part of airline safety, all airlines are very observant when it comes to the potential for slip and fall issues. The airline responsibility for the safety of its passengers extends...

What Is An “Invisible Wet Floor” In A Slip And Fall Case?

In March 2017, a woman from Allegheny County in Pennsylvania was awarded $2.1 million for a slip-and-fall accident that occurred four years ago at a Target department store. However, what makes this case unique is that the employees at this Target seemed to take all of the precautions that would have nullified any lawsuit from any customer who was in the store that day. Despite the best efforts of the employees, mistakes were made and...

Minor Falls Should Not Be Ignored After A Slip And Fall

When someone falls down a flight of stairs and gets injured, that slip and fall incident has a personal injury lawsuit written all over it if there was negligence involved. But injuries from falls are not limited to the spectacular accidents that attract crowds and implore someone to call for an ambulance. Sometimes minor falls can be devastating as well, and anyone who is involved in a smaller scale slip and fall accident has the...

Slip And Fall Dangers Posed By Storm Drains

Storm drains are not sewers, and some communities in the United States find it important to point that out to their citizens. In Springfield, Missouri, the city hired artists to paint murals on the storm drains that depicted the rain water returning to the surrounding rivers and streams. While it sounds like a great idea, sometimes it takes a little more planning to get these types of projects to go right and it cost the...

Employers Need To Get Familiar With OSHA’s New Slip And Fall Rules

It is estimated that at least 5,000 people slip and fall on flat surfaces in the workplace and get injured every year. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) indicates that slip and fall accidents are one of the primary causes of work-related injuries and deaths in the United States. It is a problem that OSHA has been investigating and researching for years, and in 2016, OSHA released its final rule about how to prevent...

Can A Proprietor Win A Slip And Fall Against You?

Slip and fall accidents are fairly common in the United States with nearly 1 million hospital visits recorded every year. If you suffer from a slip and fall accident on a commercial property, you need to prove your case against the proprietor of the business or the owner of the property. But this is often easier said that done, and a proprietor may be able to win a slip and fall case against you. How...

Does A Property Owner Have Constitutional Rights In A Slip And Fall Hearing?

If you experience a slip and fall or personal injury on someone else’s property, both the injured party and the property need to know their rights during a court case. A slip and fall injury can result in harm or damages caused to the victim, like broken bones, concussions, loss of life, bodily injuries, loss of limbs and much more as a result of negligence on the part of the property owner. The victim of a...

What Constitutes Slip And Fall Accidents On A Cruise Line?

Many people go on cruises to enjoy a relaxing vacation, as these ships provide a wide variety of entertainment, food and lifestyle options, both for adults and children alike. There is constant activity on the ship – the movement, layout and on board, materials create a strong possibility for accidents to happen. While slip and fall accidents can occur anywhere, cruise ships are particularly dangerous because of the sheer nature of the industry. What Happens...

Dining Out Slip And Fall Accident

Slip and fall accidents can occur anywhere and at any time, making them incredibly unpredictable and extremely dangerous. Statistics reveal that 8 million emergency room visits occur every year because of fall accidents, making them the leading cause of visits. Slip and fall accidents constitute 12 percent of the total number of fall accidents in the United States. NPD’s Fall 2012 ReCount data reveals that nearly 616,008 restaurants now operate across the United States as of...

Increase In Ladder Falls During The Festive Season

The festive season is a time to cheer and be merry, but some fall-related injuries can put a dampener on the cheerful revelries, especially when a family member is rushed to the emergency room for a serious injury. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention studied data available from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System All Injury Program (NEISS-AIP) between 2000 and 2003. The study estimated that nearly 17,465 people were admitted to emergency departments...

The Holiday Season Can Lead To Many Slip And Fall Accidents

Slip and fall accidents are common in many circumstances, but they can occur more frequently during the holidays when people are celebrating the revelry of the season. Every festive season, thousands of Americans across the country are injured because of a slip and fall accident, which can either be caused by carelessness or because of a potential hazard. Do Slip And Falls Occur More Frequently During The Holiday Season? The holiday season tends to get...

Prepping For Potential Winter Slip And Fall Accidents

Slip and fall accidents typically occur in adverse conditions, which makes them more common during winters because surfaces are laden with snow, ice, and water for extended periods. The ‘slip and fall’ term is used for personal injuries where people slip or trip on another person’s residential or commercial property. According to statistics from the CDC, over 800,000 patients are hospitalized every year because of a fall injury — often resulting in a hip fracture...

How Does Homeowner’s Insurance Work For Slip And Fall Accidents?

According to data from the CDC, millions of people over 65 slip and fall accidents occur with more than 2.5 million being treated for injuries in emergency departments. In 2015, Medicare costs for falls were over $31 billion. While older people are more vulnerable to slip and fall accidents at home, the problem certainly isn’t limited to them. Any person can slip and fall on a residential property for a myriad of reasons. Injuries that...

Is The Marine Industry Filled With Slip And Fall Hazards?

When assessing the risks involved with working in the marine environment, slips and falls don’t always come to mind because of risks like capsizing, pirate attacks and explosions are discussed more often. While these serious accidents can occur, the fact is that slip and fall accidents commonly cause maritime injuries – more than any other risk. The marine environment has rarely been spoken about when it comes to slip and fall accidents, but the motions...

What Is A Pain And Suffering Claim In A Slip And Fall Accident?

Slip and fall accidents can leave you struggling to pay for a lot of medical debt and leave you out of work and fighting to recover. Even though it might be simple for you to be able to prove certain types of expenses in your case, it can be a little more difficult to prove your pain and suffering. Still, pain and suffering are widely recognized when it comes to being compensated in your personal...

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