slip and fall accidents

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 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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The Facts About Slip and Fall Cases

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The Facts About Slip and Fall Cases

Many people misunderstand the terminology of “slip and fall” cases and, as a result, often mistakenly believe that these accidents are relatively minor and not worthy of legal action.  The fact is that many slip and fall cases cause serious, significant, and life-changing injuries and should be dealt with as seriously as a vehicle or workplace accident.

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Why Slip and Fall Accidents Can Be So Serious

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Why Slip and Fall Accidents Can Be So Serious

Many people think of a slip and fall accident as something relatively minor.  They believe that while you may get a few bumps and bruises, slipping or tripping and falling happens to most people and usually results in minor injuries.   In fact, some of the most dangerous types of accidents involve slip and fall, and many of these incidents result in serious, long-term injury.  Even worse, many victims of slip and fall accidents feel that they should not talk about their injuries for fear of not being taken seriously.

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The Truth About Slip and Fall Injuries

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The Truth About Slip and Fall Injuries

Slip and fall injuries are the leading cause of emergency room visits in the United States, making them one of the most common types of personal injury accidents.  What constitutes a “slip and fall,” and how are these cases handled by personal injury attorneys seeking compensation for their clients?

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Why Older Adults Are More Vulnerable to Fall Injuries

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Why Older Adults Are More Vulnerable to Fall Injuries

In a recent post, we shared news of a 47-year-old woman awarded of nearly $2 million for falling in a convenience store. Such accidents happen often, and can be especially dangerous for members of the elderly population.

In this issue, the Alaska personal injury lawyers with Barber & Associates will talk more about the potentially devastating effects of falls – even for short ones – for older folks.

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Woman Gets $2 Million After Fall at Convenience Store

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Woman Gets $2 Million After Fall at Convenience Store

A woman who fell in a convenience store has been awarded almost $2 million by a jury. According to reports, she was purchasing sodas before slipping and falling in water that had pooled in front of an ice bin. Injuries Sustained by the Accident The woman fell on her tailbone with her right hand outstretched. … Read more