slip and fall accidents

Slip and Fall Accident Facts

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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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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

Slip and Fall and TBI: How They Connect

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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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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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Why Slip and Fall Accidents Can Be So Serious

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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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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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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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Why 4 Businesses Settled With This Man for $7 Million in Slip-And-Fall Case

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A man who was seriously injured after he fell on an icy but unsalted bank parking lot has settled his slip-and-fall personal injury lawsuit for $7 million. Of course, it’s not surprising that a surface changed by weather was a contributing factor in the victim’s fall. Even though the case made its way to the … Read more

Woman’s Apartment Complex Owner Ordered to Pay $1.3 Million for Fall

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A woman who slipped and fell in an icy parking lot while placing her children into her car has been awarded $1.3 million from the owners of her apartment complex. That’s in addition to the $180,000 she received from a settlement with the snow removal contractor. In this issue, the Alaska personal injury lawyers with … Read more

Find Out Why Walmart Owes Man More Than $7 Million For Fall

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Retail giant Walmart will pay a man $7.5 million for injuries sustained after the man tripped and fell in one of their stores. Due to their high volume of foot traffic from employees and customers alike, big box stores are common locations for slip-and-fall accidents. In this issue, the Alaska personal injury lawyers with Barber … Read more

3 Tips For Protecting Yourself During a Fall

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Statistics from the Centers Disease Control and Prevention tell us that 1 out of 4 Americans over the age of 65 will fall during just about any given year. Whether in a supermarket, on a sidewalk, in the workplace, or at home, these falls can easily cause serious injuries like broken bones, fractured spines or traumatic brain injuries.

In this issue, we’ll share tips from the American Council on Science and Health that will help you avoid fractures and other injuries if you feel yourself about to fall.

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Is Your Landlord Responsible For Your Slip and Fall Injuries?

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If you’re renting a house or an apartment, you’re probably already aware of the various perks that come with that living arrangement, including not worrying about paying for maintenance or lawn care.

But what happens if you slip and fall in your rented residence, and who is responsible for covering costs associated with your injuries?

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Find Out Why Fall in Supermarket Spill Resulted in $1.6 Million Award

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If you think that slip-and-fall accidents aren’t serious matters, you couldn’t be more mistaken. The truth of the matter is that slip-and-fall accidents are the top cause of all injuries in the U.S., and often have serious consequences. A good example of the severity of such instances is last year’s verdict in Portland, Oregon of … Read more

How Common Are Slip-And-Fall Injuries

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The town of Springfield, Missouri recently settled with a Florida man for $200,000 after he suffered a knee injury from slipping and falling on one of the town’s decorated storm drains.

The city was at fault because the storm drain had not been resealed and had “fallen off the maintenance schedule.”

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Find Out What To Do If You’re In A Slip-And-Fall Accident

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A Target store in Pennsylvania has been ordered by a jury to pay $2.1 million to a woman who tore her hamstring after slipping on one of the store’s wet floors.

In this issue, we’ll talk about the specifics of the case and share information on steps you should take if something similar happens to you.

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Why Was This Woman Awarded $13 Million From Lowe’s?

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A woman who experienced injuries after falling in a Lowe’s home improvement store has been awarded $13 million by a jury. We’ll talk about it in this issue. The Case at a Glance The 38-year-old mother of three was in the garden center section of a Las Vegas Lowe’s store when she slipped on a … Read more

Older TBI Patients At Higher Risk for Dementia

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A new study suggests that even a mild concussion after the age of 65 could increase the risk of developing dementia. Head injuries seem to be much more damaging to older people than to those of middle age or younger, but experts are not sure why. Some have suggested that the younger brain is simply … Read more