At one point or another, virtually everyone has slipped, tripped or fallen. While the vast majority of falls are not serious, too many others cause catastrophic injuries. Indeed, broken bones, nerve damage and muscle injuries are all relatively common in slip-and-fall...
Slip & Fall
Where do slip and fall injuries happen?
A slip and fall injury can have lasting consequences and serious medical complications. Recognizing the most common areas where slip and fall injuries occur can help you be more cautious and avoid injury. There are a few common areas where slip and fall injuries are...
How long do slip-and-fall claims take?
After a slip-and-fall accident, the injured person wants to return to normal as soon as possible. The consequences of injuries do not wait and need immediate attention. A significant concern is how long a settlement or case may take if the injury is due to someone's...
3 tips to protect your rights after a fall
Slipping and falling could inflict painful injuries and even endanger your health. In the event a negligent property owner is responsible for your fall, you should know in advance how to safeguard your rights to compensation. Keep the following three tips in mind in...
Can a slip-and-fall accident lead to aphasia?
Thanks to a popular celebrity's diagnosis, aphasia has garnered national and international headlines in recent weeks. According to reporting from NBC News, this nightmarish condition interferes with a person's ability to communicate. If you develop aphasia, you may...
What laws apply to slip and fall accidents?
Sometimes a slip and fall accident is harmless, but when it results in serious injury, the financial repercussions are often burdensome. In California, there is one legal concept and two important laws that apply to lawsuits filed against a negligent property owner....
When is a storeowner responsible for a slip and fall injury?
If you lose your footing and injure yourself in a store, you may face a host of new challenges, such as physical pain, inability to perform daily functions like you used to, and inability to work to support your family while you heal. Even if you are not eager to...
Can a fall result in emotional trauma?
A slip and fall incident can inflict a variety of injuries that range from minor to life-threatening. Even if you recover from your injuries, the experiencing of falling might have additional negative effects. Some fall victims lose confidence in their ability to walk...
Who Is Responsible If You Are Injured During a Crime
As if being robbed or assaulted while on someone else’s property, or at a place of business wasn’t enough! Now you have serious injuries that require medical attention! What happens if the assailant gets away and there is no possibility of recovering your damages from...
Slip & Fall Frequently Asked Questions
According to the National Safety Council, the leading cause of emergency room visits in the US is slip and fall accidents. Slip and fall accidents occur when an individual is visiting the property of someone else and incurs an injury due to the property owner’s...