Slip & Fall Accidents

How a Personal Injury Victim Recovers Compensation

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When someone is injured due to the negligence of another person or party, the person who was injured may be entitled to receive compensation for damages and losses. This is often done by filing a personal injury claim. It is very important for the person who was injured, and needs help, to understand the steps … Read more

Spinal Cord Injuries: Understanding the Impact

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The spinal cord is a vital part of our body’s central nervous system. It serves as a messenger, transmitting signals between the brain and the rest of the body. Unfortunately, accidents can happen that lead to spinal cord injuries. These injuries can have a profound and lasting impact on a person’s life. In this article, … Read more

Three Types of Slip and Fall Accidents

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Slip and fall accidents are some of the most common types of personal injury accidents.  Every day, someone is injured and taken to a hospital as a result of a serious slip and fall.  Even minor slips and falls that do not require hospitalization can still cause lasting problems for victims.  Those who are injured in slip-and-fall accidents must understand how to protect themselves from insurance companies and others who may try to downplay the seriousness of their claims and deny them the compensation they need to pay for their medical bills and other expenses.

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Nursing Home Slip and Falls

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When you place a loved one in a nursing home, you expect a certain standard of care.  After all, you are entrusting the nursing home with your loved one’s well-being.  Nurses, orderlies, and others will be taking care of this person 24 hours a day; you expect your loved one to be watched carefully and treated with respect and kindness. 

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Slip and Fall Accident Facts

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Slip and Fall Accident Facts

Every day, nearly 2,000 people in the United States visit emergency rooms for injuries related to a slip-and-fall accident.  If you have ever been tempted to think about slip-and-fall accidents as simply minor mishaps, think again!  The facts about slip-and-fall tell a different story. Slip and Fall Accident Facts The workplace is one of the … Read more

Slip And Fall Injuries Increase In Winter Months

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Slip And Fall Injuries Increase In Winter Months

It is an undeniable fact that people have more accidents in winter, particularly slip-and-fall accidents.  After all, icy sidewalks and steps, slushy entryways to businesses, and slippery driveways all cause their share of slip-and-fall trauma.  How can you protect yourself during the winter months and what should you do if you experience a slip or … Read more

The Connection Between Slip And Fall And TBI

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The Connection Between Slip And Fall And TBI

Every year, millions of people are taken to emergency rooms across the country due to slip, trip and fall accidents.  In fact, in a recent publication by the Centers for Disease Control, unintentional falls accounted for an incredible 91.8 percent of injury-related ER visits.  By comparison, vehicle crashes accounted for only 7.8 percent. Of course, not … Read more

Slip, Trip And Fall Hazards Increase In Winter Months

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Slip. trip and fall accidents are some of the most common types of personal injury accidents and occur more frequently during the winter months than during other times of the year.  With a bit of knowledge and attention, you can reduce your risk of a serious slip-and-fall accident and the subsequent pain, suffering, and financial … Read more

Slip and Fall and TBI: How They Connect

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Slip and Fall and TBI: How They Connect

Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI, remains one of the most costly and serious types of personal injury.  However, many people assume that deadly TBIs occur in things like vehicle accidents or from violence such as a gunshot wound or assault with a blunt object.  In reality, slip and fall accidents account for about half of … Read more

Don’t Slip and Fall this Fall!

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Don’t Slip and Fall this Fall!

Slip-and-fall accidents are often dismissed as being “not as serious” as vehicle crashes, but the truth is that many people are injured and die in falls each year.  In fact, while about 1.35 million people die in car crashes each year worldwide, about half that number, or 684,000, die in falls each year.  This makes falls one of the leading causes of accidental death worldwide.

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