Blog: Slip and Fall

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 […]

A grocery store can be a very dangerous place if the property owner and staff are inattentive and negligent in their duties. All commercial property owners are responsible for maintaining a safe store for their customers. Grocery stores in particular face many potentially hazardous situations on a daily basis that require immediate attention to maintain […]

Winter is a great time for winter sports, vacation, and family get-togethers. However, the winter months bring freezing temperatures that may cause you to slip and fall. Worrying about a snow and ice slip and fall accident can take away the excitement of winter activities. Before you bundle up in winter clothes, there are some […]

Most slip and fall accidents are minor and only cause bumps and bruises, but some people can suffer catastrophic injuries. Slip and fall accidents are the leading cause of brain injuries. Each year, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) account for 235,000 hospitalizations, and 80,000 to 90,000 people end up with lifelong disabilities. When a person slips […]

Black Friday is when retailers and other companies provide massive discounts on many popular items. Many workers have Black Friday off due to the Thanksgiving holiday the day before. Each year, many stores open early and have steep discounts on popular items, including electronics. Those big discounts typically draw in large crowds, and big crowds […]

The spinal cord is one of the most important parts of the body. It connects the brain to virtually all other body parts. When you suffer a spinal cord injury, the effects could be short or permanent. You might feel excruciating pain or nearly none at all. The brain needs the spinal cord to function […]

Fall can be a great time to enjoy the outdoors for even a short period of time. When the day is sunny and warm and the autumn leaves are turning colors, many people enjoy going out for tours and nature walks. However, fall weather can be unpredictable and even dangerous. Falling leaves, shorter days, and […]

Having to file a lawsuit against your child’s school can be tricky. If your child was injured due to the negligence of a school employee, then you have a right to protect your child. Slips and fall accidents at schools are common. Just like any private, commercial business, schools have an obligation to make sure […]