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...
Personal Injury
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...
Causes of indoor slip-and-fall accidents
While many slip-and-fall accidents occur outside, inside slip-and-fall incidents also are common. Learning what areas are most dangerous while shopping or maintaining a building is important for owners. Staircases Stairs with rough edges or otherwise slippery surfaces...
Slip-and-fall accidents: Surprising leader in workplace injuries
Injuries or deaths from slipping, tripping, and falling in the workplace are preventable, yet each year the accidents account for the most common reason for missing work. According to the National Floor Safety Institute, 85 percent of workers' compensation claims come...
What does “contingency basis” mean?
If you have been hurt in an accident, you may be thinking about pursuing compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. If you have already begun doing your research, you have probably encountered the phrase “contingency basis.” This blog post will explain what this...
What to expect in a Pennsylvania “slip and fall” lawsuit
Injuries from accidents like slipping and then falling are common in Pennsylvania retail stores, government buildings, medical settings and other surroundings where visitors must go but where they have little control. Being in the wrong place at the wrong time can...
Deaths from traumatic brain injury are on the rise
A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that deaths from fall-related traumatic brain injuries (TBI) have increased. In 2008, there were about four fall-related TBI deaths per 100,000 people; in 2017, that number was closer...
Ice and snow are past us, but slips and falls are always a possibility
Most people in climates like ours are very aware of the dangers of slipping, falling and suffering injuries in the winter. Retail stores might even lean on employees to be extra watchful of the condition of floors. Even without ice and snow, however, slips and falls...
Helmets save lives in motorcycle accidents
How much protection do helmets provide a motorcyclist in an accident? Do they make a difference? Laws across the country may be inconsistent, but there is evidence riders should wear a helmet. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that motorcycle...
Simple ways for older adults to prevent falls at home
For older adults, falling is the leading cause of accidental death. Seniors are more likely to fall, and the falls are more likely to cause setbacks in their long-term health. Consumer Reports recently offered advice for older adults about how to prevent falls....