Why What You Do After a Slip and Fall Matters A slip and fall happens fast, but the effects can last for years. One moment you’re walking through a store, parking lot, or sidewalk, and the next you’re in pain and confusion. How you respond in those first few minutes and days matters more than most people realize. The steps you take can decide whether your claim is strong or weak. Many people unintentionally make small mistakes...
READ MORESlip and fall accidents happen in seconds, but the injuries can last months or even years. Most people think these accidents only cause minor bumps and bruises. The truth is far more serious. Falls send more than 9 million Americans to emergency rooms every year. Many of these people end up with broken bones, head trauma, or spinal injuries that change their lives forever. Whether you slip on a wet floor at the grocery store...
READ MOREBlack ice creates a hazard for pedestrians, as it is difficult to spot. A slip and fall on an icy patch can result in injuries such as fractures, concussions, and even spinal cord injuries. Meeting with a slip and fall lawyer can help you determine who is liable for your fall. Here is more information about who can be held liable for your ice-related slip and fall accident: Property Owner Location factors into who can...
READ MOREWhen they are not properly maintained, public sidewalks may be the cause of slip and fall accidents for pedestrians. If you have experienced an accident due to a poorly maintained sidewalk, you may qualify for compensation. The team of trip and fall lawyers at Philly Slip and Fall Guys is available to help you during the legal process of obtaining payment for medical bills or lost wages. Here are a few causes of tripping on...
READ MOREA gym or a health club can have slipping and falling hazards. If you experienced injuries due to an accident at a gym, consult with a slip and fall lawyer as soon as possible. Our lawyers at Philly Slip and Fall Guys are knowledgeable about personal injury law and these types of cases. Here are three situations that can cause slipping in a gym: 1. Spills or Wet Floors A slip occurs when your foot...
READ MOREUpdate: Since we first reported on this prison injury case, a settlement was reached between prison officials and the victim. The amount awarded in the claim is significantly less than was demanded by the victim though it is still a substantial amount of cash. However, scroll down to learn about the latest twist of fate which may keep Gioeli from ever receiving his slip and fall settlement check. A convicted Colombo family mobster has recently...
READ MOREHospitals are supposed to be where people can seek help for their illnesses and injuries, not where visitors sustain those injuries. Sadly, one woman discovered that hospitals can be just as dangerous as other properties when she slipped and fell while visiting a friend. Jury Rules In Favor Of Hospital Slip & Fall Victim In 2016, the plaintiff was visiting a friend at Capital Regional Medical Center. On her way out, she passed by a...
READ MOREDid you know that it is possible to reach a settlement agreement even in the middle of a trial? That’s exactly what happened recently with a premises liability case that was eight days into a trial in Philadelphia. Salesman Sues Manufacturing Company In King Of Prussia According to court records, the lawsuit was filed in 2016 after the plaintiff, a salesman, slipped in fell in the reception area of First Quality Enterprises, a manufacturing company...
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