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...]
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...]
6 ways to prevent customer injury and property damage
As a business owner, it’s your responsibility to keep your employees and customers safe. Unfortunately, despite your best efforts to take precautions, accidents can still happen in the workplace, and … [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...]
Is a Store or Restaurant Responsible for My Slip and Fall?
The last thing someone expects when they visit a store or a restaurant is that they will suffer serious injuries due to a slip-and-fall accident. However, falls are routinely listed as one of the … [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...]
Respect Gravity: Avoid Slips, Trips & Falls
Whether it's the edge of a swimming pool in the summer, or black ice in the winter. Regardless of the weather, it is important to exercise caution when you're walking to avoid slips, trips & … [Read more...]
How can an ERISA plan affect my settlement?
What is an ERISA plan? An ERISA plan is provided as a result of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The ERISA law ensures standard protection for individuals that are covered through … [Read more...]