When furniture tips over, it frequently causes injuries, regardless of the age of the person it strikes. However, according to Consumer Reports, when furniture falls on children, the outcome is often fatal. More than 11,000 children on average received treatment in...
Know your options after a dog bite injury in Pennsylvania
Dogs can have temperaments as diverse as those of humans – and often are influenced by the same factors. Some dogs are naturally aggressive, while others are aggressive because they have been abused, improperly socialized or trained to be aggressive. The way a dog...
What does contingency basis mean?
Someone else was negligent, and you sustained an injury as a result. Now, your expenses are piling up, but you have not been able to work since the accident. The insurance company is trying to lowball you on your settlement, and you know the offer will not cover your...
What are some slip and fall dangers in summer?
Winter is not the only season with slip and fall risks, even though it often gets the most attention. Summer has just as much potential to throw hazards in your way that lead to a serious fall. Sliptech explains many people do not give much concern to slip and falls...
The elderly are more at risk for slip and fall accidents
While slipping and falling may not result in an injury for most young people, falling can be much more severe for people 65 and older. In fact, falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries for older adults according to the Centers for Disease Control....
How can you prove fault in a slip and fall accident?
After getting injured in a building or store, you may worry that there is not enough proof to show the store owner was at fault for the accident. In order to combat that, it is important to learn more about what possible arguments there are for slip and falls. Common...
In what workplace am I most likely to fall?
It is likely that if somebody asked you to picture a hazardous work environment, you would think of a construction site or a quarry. However, construction sites are not the most hazardous when it comes to slips and falls. The real culprit may surprise you. According...
How much can a spinal injury cost you?
Severe injuries in truck or motor vehicle collisions are a real possibility. The phrase "any one you walk away from" is cold comfort to anyone who, due to a spinal cord injury (SCI), suddenly cannot. SCIs are some of the most devastating injuries with wide-spread...
Are brain injuries more serious in seniors?
A slip and fall accident might not seem like a major event. Even when injuries occur, most people would assume them to be relatively minor, like bruises. Occasionally, more serious injuries, such as a fracture, might occur. While this might be the case for younger...
Know the rules before filing a premises liability claim
Pennsylvania business owners and managers have a broad range of responsibilities, from increasing sales to managing budgets and staff. However, a crucial part of their duties includes keeping their customers safe. If you slip and fall while at a business, they may be...
