Slip and fall accidents happen all the time. Uneven or cracked floors, sticky surfaces, puddles on floors, and broken stairs can all result in serious accidents. Most slip and fall accidents generally happen outside the home in public venues, such as restaurants, grocery stores and other such places. When you get injured in a slip […]
Statistics show that total injuries resulting from slip and falls cost approximately $13-14 million each year in the United States. Falls are the leading cause of accident injuries, resulting in 20.8 percent of all emergency room visits each year. More specifically, falls account for more than 8 million hospital emergency room visits each year. Incidence […]
Property owners have a duty to provide safe premises to anyone who is legally on their property. Individuals who are injured on another person’s property may have the right to seek compensation. However, slip and fall victims generally have several hurdles to clear before they can recover any monetary damages for their injuries. Property owners […]
Not all slip and fall accidents cause injuries. But the accidents that do, often involve serious injuries. An accident in a store, restaurant or even the movies can cause a brain injury, back injuries, serious fractures, or deep lacerations. If your injury requires serious medical treatment, it is important to know how to handle the […]
Proving fault in slip and fall accidents can often times be difficult. Slip and fall accidents are a common cause of injuries each year. Thousands of cases are reported annually from slipping and falling on the floor, on the stairs, on rough or uneven surfaces, or even on polished, tiled floors that are slick and […]
You can injure yourself in a number of different ways and in a variety of different accidents. One type of serious accident that can result in life-altering injuries is a slip, trip or fall accident. These types of accidents may seem like a common occurrence and a simple accident that couldn’t really injure the victim. […]
