Statistics show that about one million people are injured on an annual basis from falling down stairs. There are several injuries a person may experience from falling downstairs. Common injuries caused by falling down stairs The force from the fall may damage the...
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Who Is Liable for Playground Injuries?
Playground injuries can occur in many places, such as public or private schools, daycare facilities, parks, and even private homes. Children can be injured by unsafe behavior or unsafe equipment, but there is often a party who is liable for the safety of your child....
How to Stay Safe at the Water Park This Summer
Splashing down a water slide is a favorite summer activity for many families, and even the smell of chlorine can conjure fond memories. But a day at the water park can quickly turn into a nightmare if you are injured. While you may not always be able to prevent...
How to Make Your Residential Pool Safe for Visitors
Like millions of Americans, you’ve decided to install a pool of your own, and you’re already daydreaming about your first poolside barbeque. But whether you’ve already begun to install your pool or you’re just starting out, it’s important to take a moment to research...
What Can I Do If I Got a Foodborne Illness from a Restaurant?
Foodborne illnesses and food poisoning contracted by unsafe food preparation and service can cause serious health hazards. Depending on the severity of the affliction, you could suffer dehydration, persistent vomiting and indigestion, and high fevers that require...
How to Avoid Food Poisoning This Summer
The summertime in most places across America means rolling out the BBQ grill and serving up some delicious eats for family and friends. While everyone seems to like a freshly-grilled steak or ear of corn, certainly no one likes getting food poisoning due to a cook’s...
Am I Liable if a Trespasser is Injured on My Property?
As a landowner, you may expect that you’re not liable for any injuries sustained by illegal visitors. Unfortunately, that’s not exactly true. You may be held liable for a trespasser’s injuries, under specific circumstances. The specifics of liability often depends on...
Can I Sue if I Was Injured on Someone Else’s Property?
If you’re injured on someone else’s property, the owner or manager of that property may be held liable for your damages. Known as premises liability, this legal doctrine makes certain parties liable for injuries caused by conditions on their property, but it depends...
What is Comparative Negligence & How Does It Change a Slip & Fall Case?
In a recent blog entry – click here to check it out – we actually touched upon how business owners can become liable for a person’s slip and fall accident in their store or office. Each property controller has a responsibility to protect patrons, guests, and visitors...
Understanding What Defines Negligence in Slip & Fall Accidents
When a patron, guest, or visitor slips and falls in a store or business, there is often the assumption that he or she will sue without hesitation and collect full compensation. This assumption may largely stem from entertainment media showing this chain of events in...