A simple trip to the nail salon should not result in you suffering a head injury, but that could be exactly what happens if someone spills a cup of coffee on the floor and you slip. Patrons at businesses can sometimes get hurt because of improper or inadequate...
No one expects to fall and get hurt, but accidents happen. You may have been walking down the stairs at a restaurant or walking on a slick pathway when you fell, for example. If you fell because the conditions of the property were unsafe, then it’s appropriate to...
When we imagine suing a business for an injury, a slip-and-fall often comes to mind. These are the lawsuits that are often mocked in the media. Many people consider such lawsuits frivolous, and they can seem that way. People assume that slipping makes someone clumsy, and therefore, the injuries are their fault. This, however, is a false conclusion. When a…
In the U.S., it is technically legal to file a lawsuit for any reason, but a lawsuit does not automatically go forward just because it was filed. Often, judges will “throw out” a case that they believe has no merit. Sometimes, however, lawsuits that seem unjustified make their way to court. People often refer to these suits as “frivolous.” What…
Ensuring Personal Safety at Work Falls are one of the top concerns when it comes to personal safety in the workplace. Anyone is prone to falling, and you don’t need to be engaging in dangerous or risky behavior for it to happen to you. Falls account for over 8 million hospital emergency room visits. This makes it the leading cause…
Slip and fall accidents might not seem like a big deal, but they can actually inflict some serious injuries that can substantially change a person’s life. While any number of injuries can occur as a result of a slip and fall accident, some are much more common than others. If you suffered an injury as a result of a slip…
Slip and fall injuries are among the most common and, regardless if the fall was caused by another person or a business, injured parties can file a lawsuit to recover medical expenses, lost wages, and money to compensate for the pain and suffering they endured as a result of the accident. However, before you get to that stage, there are…