After experiencing a slip and fall accident, healthy young individuals typically only experience minor injuries, if any, and may quickly and fully recover. Elderly individuals, on the other hand, have a high risk of suffering serious injuries or even death as a result of a slip and fall accident. One in four Americans over the …
How Do Slip and Falls Occur in Public Places
Public Slip and Fall Accident Factors There are a number of potential dangers that exist in the world, but we don’t expect an issue to arise simply as we’re walking down the street, shopping at a grocery store, or even visiting someone else’s home. Unfortunately, these can potentially happen. Knowing how these accidents can occur …
What Makes Slip and Fall Cases Difficult
Complexities in a Slip and Fall Case Many individuals feel as though when they suffer an injury due to someone else’s negligence, they can navigate legal matters on their own. However, this is not the case and there are legal complexities involved that can complicate matters. Like with any personal injury cases, there is no …
Furniture Tip-Overs: A Hidden Hazard in Your Home
Furniture tip-overs account for more deaths than you may expect. But what are they, and what can be done if you or someone you love is involved in a furniture tip-over? What are Furniture Tip-Overs? Did you know that large furniture can tip over and potentially injure or kill someone if it were to fall …
Common Injuries Sustained in Trip and Fall Accidents
What are the Most Common Slip and Fall Accidents? Trip and fall and slip and fall accidents are some of the most serious that not everyone recognizes. However, these types of accidents can cause significant injuries to anyone who experiences this situation. Unfortunately, many slip and fall accidents are caused by the negligent actions of …
Deadly Falls are Rising among Seniors: Here’s How to Prevent Them
According to a 2019 study, the number of seniors who are dying after suffering a fall is on the rise. This is disappointing news. Especially since slip and falls are already an issue for our elderly population as their eyesight, balance, muscle strength, and blood pressure declines. But when negligence causes an elderly fall, it …
What Happens When Someone Slips and Falls on a Business Property?
With fall and winter months here, there is a long history of an increase in slips and falls throughout the nation. The colder weather, wet conditions, and more aid in causing individuals to fall in various locations around the country. However, what happens when these aren’t the only factors involved. Far too often, negligence is …