It may come as a surprise that the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death is falls. In 2019, 39,443 people died in falls at home and at work, according to Injury Facts®. For … [Read more...]
7 Winter Safety Tips for Pedestrians
During the winter season, you might decide not to travel by car. Not all drivers feel safe driving when there’s snow or ice. You might instead choose to travel on foot and see the beauty of the … [Read more...]
WHY YOU SHOULD BE SALTING SIDEWALKS IN WINTER
Slip and falls represent a huge liability for business owners. Outdoor surfaces, such as parking lots, sidewalks and walkways, are one of the leading areas for slip and fall accidents. These areas … [Read more...]
HOW LONG DO SLIP AND FALL SETTLEMENTS TAKE?
Slip and fall accidents can take place at any time and anywhere. In some cases, a slip and fall accident may be caused by a person’s own clumsiness or negligence. In other cases, the owner or manager … [Read more...]
What to Do if Your Loved One Was Hurt in a Nursing Home
As our parents, grandparents, or other loved ones get older, taking care of them can become a full-time job. Elderly loved ones sometimes have medical needs or disabilities that require help from … [Read more...]
Is My Neighbor Liable If I Slipped on Wet Leaves in His Entryway?
Wet leaves on entryways, walkways, and driveways can create slick surfaces that can lead to a slip-and-fall, but accidents like this are usually covered under the property owner's insurance policy. … [Read more...]
Personal Injury Slip and Fall FAQs
Before you get the injury claim process started after a slip-and-fall on someone else's property, take a look at these frequently asked questions. Q: Does an accident report have to be filled out at … [Read more...]
Who Is Responsible to Pay for a Slip and Fall Injury?
If you slip or trip and injure yourself on someone else's property, and believe the accident was caused by some fault of the property itself, the owner or agent may be liable to pay you. If you … [Read more...]
4 IMPORTANT STEPS TO TAKE AFTER A SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENT
Slip and fall accidents can cause severe and debilitating injuries or even death in extreme cases. A person may suffer from different types of injuries and may impact their day to day activities, or … [Read more...]