Often, slip-and-fall accidents do not result in significant injuries. People can pick themselves up and walk away with little more than embarrassment. However, it is not always possible to predict what can happen in such an accident. What are some injuries that happen...
Slip And Falls
Taking action after a grocery store injury could help others
When you go to the grocery store to pick up some supplies, you never expect to return home with an injury that is causing you pain and suffering. Tripping and falling can lead to long-term health problems since if you hit your head you could suffer from a concussion...
Fall in a store on a slick floor? Here’s what you need to do next
The pratfall has long been used for comedic relief on stage and in cinema, but there’s really nothing very funny about a slip-and-fall accident. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of every five falls ends with a victim...
How do I know if I have a slip-and-fall claim?
Being injured while on a premises that is not your own is one thing, but having the grounds to file a premises liability claim is another thing entirely. To file a premises liability claim, you must be able to show that the premises owner was negligent in some way,...
Carrying items makes a slip on the ice more likely
If you have to walk on an icy sidewalk or parking lot, you’re probably mostly thinking about your footing as you try to avoid a fall. You stay straight up, taking short steps, and you try to keep your balance centered. This does mean that you have to walk more slowly,...
Who is responsible for a slippery, snowy parking lot or sidewalk in Saratoga Springs?
The cold winter winds have barely started blowing, but New Yorkers living in Saratoga Springs know that it won’t be long before they regularly see ice and snow on the ground. Who is responsible for clearing all of that stuff off the walks and parking lots? Generally,...
Were there obvious risks in a staircase where you fell?
Business owners and landlords have to worry about premises liability when people come onto their properties. Premises liability is the basic legal concept that makes a property owner or tenant responsible for its maintenance and the safety of any visitors. When...