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Category: Slip & Trip

The Best Way to Document a Fall When You Are in Pain, Alone, and Stuck in Center City

You might be reading this while your heart is still racing, your body hurts, and your mind keeps replaying the moment your feet went out from under you. One second you were walking through Center City, and the next you were on the ground, trying to figure out whether you can stand, who saw it, and what you are supposed to do first. That shift from normal to chaos is jarring, especially when you are...

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Slip, Trip, and Fall Hazards in Philadelphia That Lead to Injury Claims

You might be replaying the moment in your head: one wet floor, one uneven step, one loose mat, and suddenly life is split into before and after. Before, you were running errands, heading to work, visiting a store, or walking through an apartment building. After, you are dealing with pain, missed time from work, medical bills, and the uneasy question of whether this could have been prevented. If that sounds familiar, you are not overreacting....

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Philadelphia Guide to Slip, Trip, and Fall Claims on Public and Private Property

You might be feeling shaken, sore, and more than a little overwhelmed. One minute you were walking through a store, across an icy sidewalk, or down a stairwell, and the next you were on the ground, wondering what just happened and who is responsible. After a fall, life can split into a clear before and after. Before, you had a normal day. After, you may be dealing with pain, missed work, medical bills, and a...

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From Center City Condos to North Philly Walk-Ups: How DIY and Illegal Repairs Create Hidden Trip Hazards

You might be replaying the moment in your head. One second you were walking through a hallway or down a front stoop; the next, you were on the ground, hurting, embarrassed, and wondering how something as simple as a loose tile or broken step could change your day, your work, and maybe even your long-term health. Maybe it was a polished Center City condo lobby where a quick patch of uneven flooring caught your shoe....

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Slip, Trip, and Fall Claims in Philadelphia: Your Guide to Liability and Compensation

You might be replaying the moment in your head. One second you were walking through a store, an office lobby, or down a city sidewalk, and the next you were on the ground, stunned, in pain, and embarrassed. Since then, it may feel like there is a clear “before” and “after.” Before the fall, you moved around without thinking about it. After the fall, every step might hurt, medical bills are showing up, and the...

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When Ice and Snow Are Not the Property Owner’s Problem (And When They Are)

Winter in Pennsylvania is no joke. Between freezing rain, overnight snowfall, and black ice that you can’t even see until you’re already on the ground, the cold months bring real risks for anyone walking outside. And when you fall hard on someone else’s property, the first question that comes to mind is simple: whose fault is this? In Pennsylvania, that question is not always easy to answer. There is a specific legal rule called the...

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Slip, Trip, and Fall Claims in Philadelphia: Your Guide to Liability and Compensation

You might be replaying the moment in your head. One second you were walking through a store, an office lobby, or down a city sidewalk, and the next you were on the ground, stunned, in pain, and embarrassed. Since then, it may feel like there is a clear “before” and “after.” Before the fall, you moved around without thinking about it. After the fall, every step might hurt, medical bills are showing up, and the...

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Time Limits for Filing a Premises Liability Lawsuit in Pennsylvania

Getting hurt on someone else’s property is stressful enough on its own. Between medical appointments, missed work, and figuring out how to pay for everything, the last thing most people want to think about is a lawsuit. But there is a legal deadline attached to your right to file, and it starts counting down the day of your accident. If you wait too long, you could lose the ability to seek any compensation at all,...

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Premises Liability Claims in Philadelphia: Who Is Responsible for Your Injury?

If you get hurt on someone else’s property, you might wonder who has to pay for your medical bills. This area of law is called premises liability. In Philadelphia, property owners and managers have a legal duty to keep their buildings and sidewalks safe for everyone. When they ignore a broken step or leave a spill on the floor, they can be held responsible for the harm they cause. What is Premises Liability Law? Premises...

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How Trip and Fall Claims Differ From Slip and Fall Cases

Most people think that falling down is just an accident. Whether you lose your balance on a wet floor or catch your toe on a broken sidewalk, the result is usually the same. You end up on the ground and probably have some painful injuries. However, when it comes to the law and your insurance claim, there is a big difference between a slip and a trip. Knowing which one happened to you is the...

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7 Trip and Fall Risks In a Shopping Center

Shopping centers provide various opportunities for visitors to trip and fall. If you are involved in an accident due to inadequate maintenance or neglect, schedule a meeting with a trip and fall lawyer from Philly Slip and Fall Guys. They will help determine if you are able to obtain compensation for your injury. Here are a few common trip and fall risks in shopping centers: 1. Wet Floors Wet floors result from spilled drinks, broken...

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Common Trip and Fall Hazards at a Gym and How to Avoid Them

A trip and fall lawyer can assist you with filing a claim if you’ve been injured at the gym due to negligence. Negligence is when the owners of a property fail to act within a reasonable amount of time to address existing hazards. Loose floor mats, clutter, and spills can cause serious injuries, from abrasions to broken bones. Here are a few hazards to look out for at your local gym: Hazardous Surfaces One common...

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3 Types of Trip and Fall Cases Against a City or State

If you were injured in a trip and fall incident on public property, the city you are living in may be liable for your accident. A trip and fall lawyer will walk you through the process of filing a claim against the city or state. Here are several types of trip and fall cases against a city or state: 1. City Sidewalks Pedestrians may trip on the sidewalk if it is uneven or cracked. Possible...

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How Warning Signs Affect Trip and Fall Accident Claims

If you have been injured in an accident due to a property owner’s negligence, you may be able to seek compensation with the help of a trip and fall lawyer. When you hire Philly Slip and Fall Guys, we will investigate your injury case to determine the responsible party and whether you can file a negligence claim. Here is more information about the responsibilities of property owners and how their warning signs can affect your...

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Senior Citizens and Trip and Fall Accidents

Trip and fall accidents experienced by senior citizens may result in physical injuries and outstanding medical bills. If you or a loved one has been injured due to a trip and fall, a lawyer can help you receive compensation for financial, physical, and emotional damages. Hiring a trip and fall lawyer from Philly Slip and Fall Guys enables you to focus on your well-being after an accident by negotiating with defendants, insurance companies, and courts...

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Trip and Fall Accidents in Parking Lots

Trip and fall accidents in parking lots can present challenges in determining who is liable. Consulting with a trip and fall lawyer, like those at the Philly Slip and Fall Guys, can help clarify who is responsible. Some questions to ask following an accident include: Who Is at Fault? A parking lot’s owners might not always be liable for any incidents on their property. The locations serviced by the parking lot could be a factor...

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What To Do if You Trip at a Private or Public Establishment

Tripping accidents can happen in various public or private establishments, including shopping malls, parking lots, and private businesses. They may cause serious injuries and lead to expensive medical bills, loss of income, and pain and suffering. Working with a trip and fall lawyer allows you to seek maximum compensation for your damages following your accident. Here are several steps to follow if you trip and fall in a private or public establishment: Report the Incident ...

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Is There a Difference Between Slip and Fall or Trip and Fall?

Injuries caused by slips, trips, and falls can be life-altering for accident victims. An experienced trip and fall lawyer can help you or a loved one receive compensation if the negligence of a third party caused the accident. The difference between trip and slip incidents depends on the environment and conditions where the accident took place. Here is more information about these types of accidents and how a lawyer helps victims: Slip and Fall Accidents...

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A Magic Show Turns Dangerous

On November 12, 2013, a British tourist in Las Vegas got the chance of a lifetime to be a part of an illusion by world famous magician David Copperfield. The trick is the iconic final illusion of Copperfield’s long-running Las Vegas show where random audience members disappear from the stage and wind up at the back of the auditorium. On this particular evening something went wrong, and now the slip and fall injury that occurred...

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How Are Steps And Staircases Trip And Fall Hazards?

Steps and staircases are trip and fall hazards for numerous reasons. It’s easy to trip or fall on a set of stairs if the staircase is in dire need of repair or if there’s something on the stairs, obstructing the pathway down. Every year, thousands of people trip or fall down stairs and the cause of the trip or fall could vary. It could be a simple accident due to the misjudgment or miscalculation of...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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