Slip-and-falls typically receive the most attention when they occur inside a business. People readily acknowledge negligent maintenance may have played a role in someone falling in a store because of spills or electrical cords running across the aisles. Such incidents...
Slip And Falls
Elements to prove in slip-and-fall cases for negligence
You’ve suffered serious injuries in a slip-and-fall accident. You don’t believe that it was your fault at all. The hazardous conditions were created by someone else, and you paid the price with a traumatic brain injury, broken bones, spinal cord injuries or other such...
What are the most common reasons for slip-and-fall accidents?
When you think about slip-and-fall accidents, do you imagine someone slipping on a wet floor? What about falling down the stairs? These are certainly common accidents, but do you know why they happen? Usually, the underlying cause of any slip-and-fall accident can be...
Is a property owner liable for your fall on an icy sidewalk?
Saratoga Springs, New York, gets about 60 inches of snow, on average, in the winter – which is more than double the average for the United States as a whole. What does that mean? Well, if you have to walk anywhere this winter, you need to make sure that you grab your...
Common slip-and-fall hazards for pedestrians
Falling down is a normal part of childhood. Children bounce back up as if they were made from rubber. However, the majority of our adult life is spent trying to not fall down. We bigger kids have lost our magical rubber abilities. “Slip and fall” is a term used in...
3 potentially severe injuries you could suffer in a slip-and-fall
Although often depicted as punchline gags, a slip-and-fall can be a serious incident. People can and do suffer severe injuries as a result of losing their balance or footing while shopping at the store or walking in the mall. Many times, a slip-and-fall will lead to...
Who’s to blame for your slip-and-fall injuries?
If you’re walking on someone’s property and fall, aren’t they always responsible for your injuries? Shouldn’t they be the ones who cover your losses if you cannot work or have to seek medical attention? Though it might seem like they should always be responsible, the...
The start of spring in New York increases slip and fall risks
Often, slip-and-fall accidents do not result in significant injuries. People can pick themselves up and walk away with little more than embarrassment. However, it is not always possible to predict what can happen in such an accident. What are some injuries that happen...
Taking action after a grocery store injury could help others
When you go to the grocery store to pick up some supplies, you never expect to return home with an injury that is causing you pain and suffering. Tripping and falling can lead to long-term health problems since if you hit your head you could suffer from a concussion...