Spinal cord injuries or “SCIs” make up some of the most severe injuries a person can experience. The reason for this is due largely to the amount of nerves connected to the spinal cord, and the widespread damage that can occur when the spine is injured. SCIs can result in long recovery times, chronic pain, loss of mobility, and even partial or full paralysis. The medical care and ongoing life care expenses typically associated with SCIs can...
Slip and fall accidents are responsible for most brain and hip injuries, as well as approximately 50% of in-home accident deaths according to the National Floor Safety Institute. While some causes of slip and fall accidents are universal, slip and fall and trip and fall hazards can also be area-specific, with some locations more likely to see these injuries than others, increasing the responsibility of controlling parties to take adequate...
Slip and fall or trip and fall accidents can occur in a variety of situations and often arise due to unsafe conditions, such as an uneven or slippery walkway. Whenever a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall results in serious injuries and could have been avoided with proper attention to safety on the part of the property owner, the injured party may be eligible to file a claim to pursue compensation for their damages including medical bills, lost...
A common misconception about slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall accidents is that the injuries that occur are not particularly serious. However, this is not the case. In fact, slip-and-fall injuries account for more than one million emergency room visits each year, according to the National Floor Safety Institute, many of which are brain and hip injuries. The good news is that many slip-and-fall hazards are predictable, and the risk of injury can be...
Slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall accidents are remarkably common; while they are not always avoidable, whenever a serious injury occurs in one of these situations as the result of another party’s negligence, the injured party may be eligible to file a personal injury claim. Common causes of slip-and-fall accidents include untreated icy or cracked sidewalks, broken stairs, and missing railings; in each of these scenarios, the person in charge of...
Whenever an injury occurs due to unsafe conditions on a property, the party responsible for managing that property could be held liable. This is true for private properties, hospitals, government buildings, and businesses of all types. Businesses are required to provide reasonably safe conditions for employees, guests, and customers alike. This includes matters of security as well as matters of basic safety. If you or a loved one were injured on...
Trip and fall accidents are often lumped in with slip and fall accidents; while the outcomes are certainly similar, the causes tend to differ. The Americans with Disabilities Act defines a tripping hazard as any vertical change of more than ¼ inch. Cracked sidewalks are commonly to blame for trip-and-fall accidents, though there are a myriad of other prevalent trip-hazards. Property and business owners are required to look out for the safety of...
Slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall lawsuits are notoriously and unfairly criticized for being frivolous when in reality, they can be quite serious. Injuries sustained in a slip-and-fall can be severe, and may include long-lasting or even permanent damages. Every property and business owner is required to follow certain rules regarding premises safety; if they fail to maintain a reasonably safe environment resulting in an injurious slip and fall...