Blog: Slip and Fall

If are injured during a business trip, you might be eligible to collect Workers’ Compensation as long as the injury is work-related. Suppose you are on a business trip to tend to an informational and marketing booth at a trade show. Workers’ Compensation would cover the costs of any injuries that you might suffer while […]

Falling can happen because of dangerous accumulation of ice and snow on a sidewalk, walkway, or parking lot. A fall can also be caused by an uneven sidewalk, pothole, or uneven flooring inside a store. A slip and fall accident can happen anywhere, including a friend’s house. Even though it is your friend, you may […]

Slip and fall accidents are common, and a leading cause of nonfatal injuries. According to the Mayo Clinic, over 10 million people are injured in slip and fall accidents each year. One in four adults aged 65 and older suffer slip and fall accidents annually, with over 3 million senior citizens visiting emergency rooms every […]

Whether you are at a resort or hotel, you place your trust in the establishment with which you are staying. This trust is based on an agreement that you will pay for services rendered, and the establishment in return will provide you with the services you expect. Part of that expectation is your safety, and […]

Slip and fall accident cases can be complicated, which is why it is so important to have the right types of evidence to support your claim. The burden of proof means that when you make an accusation, you are the one who has to prove that you are correct. Having enough evidence gives you the […]

Slip and fall accidents can result in painful, long-term injuries. Falling on a hip can lead to months of surgery and rehabilitation. Even a small bump to the head can cause a catastrophic brain injury. It might not be possible to stop every slip and fall accident from occurring. However, you can be more prepared […]

Big-box stores are fun places to shop and full of bargains, but they can also be hazardous. Often crowded with highly stacked merchandise, the potential for slip and fall accidents is higher in these stores. Slip and fall accidents are the most common type of accident in such stores. If the owner, store management team, […]

While sleet, snow, and ice make winter the most dangerous season for slip and fall accidents, spring is not completely devoid of potential hazards, especially after dark. In the early weeks of spring, daytime temperatures rise, melting snow and ice. Nighttime temperatures, however, can still drop below freezing, causing puddles and other wet surfaces to […]

A slip and fall accident is dangerous on any surface, but particularly on stairs. Stairway slip and falls can happen virtually anywhere. Every property will have a landlord, whether a private owner, government entity, corporation, association, or another group. Examples of properties where a slip and fall could occur include: Residential rental or leased properties. […]

People go to hospitals when they have an illness or injury that they cannot heal on their own. Although they are places of healing, hospitals can also be dangerous, with significant opportunities for slip and fall accidents. In the United States, slip and fall accidents account for 15 percent of all accidental deaths, second only […]