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Posted in Slip and Fall Accidents on August 16, 2022
The National Safety Council reports that in 2020, approximately 800 workers died in a fall accident. This included 136 workers who fell “at level,” meaning they fell after a slip or trip. An additional estimated 211,000 workers were injured in fall accidents and needed time off to recuperate. These numbers represent just a small fraction… read more
Posted in Slip and Fall Accidents on August 9, 2022
Slip and fall accidents in New York can occur anywhere. The types of slip and fall accidents are numerous. You could slip and fall at another person’s home, a commercial building, a government office, or on the sidewalk. Dangerous conditions on any private, commercial, or public property could cause painful, life-altering injuries. The Most Common… read more
Posted in Slip and Fall Accidents on May 20, 2022
It is frightening to think that we could send our children to school and that they could be injured because of a slip and fall accident. We expect our schools to be safe environments for our children to learn and grow. Unfortunately, however, slips and falls at school in NYC are more common than parents… read more
Posted in Slip and Fall Accidents on April 25, 2022
Falls are the top cause of accidental injuries, and the third-leading cause of accidental deaths in the U.S. Slip & falls, along with falls from a height, lead to 6.8 million emergency room visits every year. About 1.1 million of these ER visits result from a fall down a staircase. A fall down a flight… read more
Posted in Slip and Fall Accidents on April 5, 2022
Generally, everyone has a duty to conduct their affairs with sufficient care to avoid injuring others. A motorist, for example, must drive safely by obeying traffic laws and making prudent driving decisions. The owner of a building or parcel of real estate must ensure that their property is reasonably safe for visitors. If a visitor… read more
Posted in Slip and Fall Accidents on September 15, 2021
Falling accidents are some of the most common causes of injury in the United States. These types of accidents impact tens of thousands of people annually. Some believe that “slip and fall” accidents and “trip and fall” accidents are the same. This is a misconception. Although these two types of falling accidents share some similarities,… read more
Posted in Slip and Fall Accidents on July 20, 2021
One of the most important conversations you will have with your injury lawyer after you slip and fall will relate to the value of your case. This evaluation will account for many factors, including some that are outside your control. But setting expectations early in a case can benefit you and your lawyer. By evaluating… read more
Posted in Slip and Fall Accidents on June 10, 2014
Helpful tips regarding hiring a lawyer for a slip and fall Watching comedians do pratfalls and orchestrate slips and falls is quite funny. The best physical comedians can take something that’s otherwise tragic and turn it into the funniest thing we’ve ever seen. And once they add the exaggerated facial expressions, I’m lost in laughter…. read more
Posted in Personal Injury,Premises Liability,Slip and Fall Accidents on February 24, 2014
Staying on Your Feet To help Prevent Slip and Fall Injuries One of the biggest causes of serious injury and death is a slip and fall accident. According to the National Safety Council, almost 9 million slip and fall accidents resulted in emergency room visits in 2011. There were over 25,000 deaths in 2009 which… read more
Posted in Slip and Fall Accidents on February 11, 2013
Insights Regarding Slip and Fall Accidents – “I was injured when I slipped and fell at a retail store. Is the owner of the business liable for my injuries?” A slip and fall accident can be a serious event and the owner of a business may be liable. In some cases, minor injuries can be… read more
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