Category: Slip and Fall

The fall season brings cooler temperatures and more volatile weather, along with exceptional fall colors. The annual seasonal change from the warm summertime months to the cold winter days means more slip and fall accidents. More than 1 million people suffer injuries from slip and fall accidents every year, according to the Centers for Disease[…] Read More

Given that most Halloween events take place at dusk or after dark, visibility and trip hazards from decorations, poor lighting, damaged sidewalks, clothing, and more increase the risk of potential accidents, some which can result in lifelong conditions. However, being aware of potential dangers and making plans on how to enjoy a safe outing can[…] Read More

Eating at a restaurant is supposed to be a pleasant experience, but that can quickly change if you slip and fall. These establishments can have a great deal of foot traffic when compared to other public places. Oftentimes, the servers are moving quickly between the kitchens and their tables. Besides that, restaurant aisles and walkways[…] Read More

A property owner has an obligation to guarantee that their premises is safe and that it has no glaring danger that could cause a slip and fall accident. Under premises liability, if a property owner disregards their duty of care to visitors, they can be consider liable for an injury. Assuming you were recently involved[…] Read More

In some cases, a property owner may be liable for a trespasser’s slip and fall accident and injury. In ordinary personal injury cases, it is understood that a property owner has a duty to warn others of hazards on their property or they can be held liable for injuries. Generally, if someone is not legally[…] Read More

Landlords have a legal responsibility to provide a safe environment for their renters, just as homeowners have a responsibility to maintain their home. This responsibility, referred to as duty of care in law, means that landlords, like homeowners, can be held liable for tenant injuries under some circumstances. Duty of care means a landlord has[…] Read More

The main features of a bathroom, such as sinks, toilets, trash cans, and even tile, make slip and fall accidents highly possible. Many of these features also get used multiple times each day, so the chance of a slip and fall accident goes up considerably. Many restroom fixtures involve water, which can lead to spills[…] Read More

Grocery stores are essential, but many slip and fall accidents happen at these locations. When negligent store owners, managers, and workers enable potentially dangerous conditions to persist, they are liable for injuries that result. A property owner is liable for injuries and other damages suffered by visitors. In a grocery store, spills and food items[…] Read More

Many people think that slip and fall accidents are embarrassing and minor, however, these incidents can cause a person to impact the ground with such force that they suffer from a catastrophic injury. While catastrophic injuries can vary in their severity, they all require immediate medical attention and treatment. A catastrophic injury can affects a[…] Read More

Airports are busy places that have many people rushing to catch flights, and there are various airport employees as well. Airport employees work for many different companies, and that can create problems for people who slip and fall at an airport. Airports are not like many other places where someone might slip and fall. For[…] Read More