Blog: Slip and Fall

Not every person injured in a slip and fall accident has grounds to sue the owner of the property where the incident happened. If you suffer a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property and can prove the property owner was negligent, you can sue them for damages. Sometimes, the property owner can avoid […]

Slip and fall accidents can result in serious head or back injuries and broken bones, especially in older individuals. If you are seeking compensation from injuries suffered in a slip and fall accident that happened on a property, warning signs can play an important role in proving your premises liability case. Factors in a Premises […]

Certain workplaces are more dangerous for employees than others. Workplaces where employees perform manual labor have a higher incidence of employee injury than more sedentary jobs because the more time a worker spends climbing, carrying objects, and operating machinery, the more chances they have of being injured. Although it might not initially be obvious, car […]

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one million Americans experience a slip and fall accident every year. For an estimated 17,000 people, those accidents are fatal. People can slip and fall on a wet floor, over debris left on the ground, or on broken and uneven flooring. Slip and […]

According to a new release issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, this is the third consecutive year where job fatalities have risen in the United States. In 2016, the most recent year for which data has been analyzed by the government agency, there were 5,190 fatal work injuries.  This number is up […]

Sidewalks can be dangerous, especially in the winter season when accumulated ice and snow obscure hazards and create a slippery surface. A victim can slip and fall, suffering a severe injury such as a broken bone, soft tissue damage, or a traumatic brain injury because of these seasonal hazards. After falling on a slippery sidewalk, […]

Although spring is just around the corner, January and February are the coldest months of the year, a factor that may contribute to dangerous walking conditions during periods of inclement weather. To avoid injuries associated with slip and fall accidents, the following tips and precautions should be kept in mind: Plan Ahead If you know […]

Many different injuries can result from a slip and fall accident, such as broken bones, soft tissue injuries, head trauma, and disfigurement. In many cases, slips and falls are preventable. A recent study conducted by CNA, an insurance and risk management services provider, discussed the different types of flooring, and how each type scored on […]

Injuries associated with slip and fall accidents may vary from small bruises and sprains, to broken bones, nerve damage, and other debilitating injuries. The severity of the injury and cause of the accident may have you question whether to file a slip and fall lawsuit against the owner, company, or property involved. Depending on the […]

Most slip and fall accidents result in a hospital visit. One would imagine that hospitals and inpatient facilities would have the highest levels of safety. Several organizations that study slip and fall accidents have reached the same conclusion about poor safety in hospitals. When someone slips and falls in an inpatient facility or hospital, most […]