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...
READ MOREAccording 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...
READ MOREIt’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...
READ MOREAccording to the National Floor Safety Institute, about 1 million people make a trip to the emergency room annually due to slip, trip and fall accidents. These falls can occur around the injured person’s own home, on a public sidewalk, in a store, in a restaurant, in a municipal building, in parking lots and more. In addition, almost 80% of slip and trip accidents that occur annually occur in parking lots and on sidewalks due...
READ MOREIf you were injured after tripping on a broken sidewalk you may be entitled to compensation for the injuries that you incurred from the fall. You need to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney right away to find out if you have a case. The first step for the attorney is to determine who is liable. Determining liability can be tough in slip and trip cases, which is why when you need an attorney to...
READ MOREPotholes can sometimes pop up out of nowhere but they really seem to pop up following periods where there has been a lot of rainfall and following winter as snow and ice begin to melt. They are also prevalent following extreme fluctuating changes in temperature. Extreme heat and extreme cold can also lead to potholes. Potholes can be deadly for motorists and pedestrians. They also have the ability to damage a vehicle’s tires and alignment....
READ MORELegally, landlords are required to maintain their rental housing in good condition to protect their tenants as well guests of the tenant. When an accident occurs on the premises, particularly on a staircase, injuries can be quite severe and may include a visit to hospital or other medical provider. If you feel that you have been injured due to negligence by the landlord, you should consider filing a slip and fall or trip and fall...
READ MOREPersonal injuries happen for many different reasons. Sometimes people aren’t paying attention to their surroundings, they are injured due to the actions of someone else, or the building or property that they are walking on is not properly maintained and a slip or trip results in a damaging fall. While slip and fall and trip and fall personal injuries seem very similar, there are subtle but important differences. If a slip and fall case is...
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