The holiday season is a season for accidents and other health emergencies. Emergency rooms are often overwhelmed, making deadly errors even more likely. However, that is no excuse for inadequate care. If you have been harmed by emergency room error or lost a loved one to emergency room malpractice, you have the right to take […]
I was Injured in a Slip and Fall Accident While Shopping. Am I Entitled to Compensation?
December 17, 2014 By
If you were injured in a slip and fall or trip and fall accident while out shopping, you may have a case, even if you were not inside a store when you fell. Business and property owners have a duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions, under premises liability. Slip and fall injuries can be very […]
Avoid Attacks, Assaults, and Theft while Shopping in Las Vegas
December 15, 2014 By
Christmas shopping can be stressful and hectic. It’s easy to get distracted and let your guard down, but remember that this is a time of year that would-be thieves are on the look-out for easy targets. Businesses have a legal duty to provide adequate security and maintain a safe environment for customers, employees, and guests, […]
Common Nursing Home Injury Claims
December 12, 2014 By
Nursing home injuries can be fatal. For those residents who survive, one of these injuries can begin an irreversible decline and significantly reduce the victim’s quality of life. Fortunately, an experienced nursing home injury attorney can help you determine if your loved one’s injuries were the inevitable result of aging or if they were caused by nursing […]
Tips for Choosing Safe Toys This Holiday Season
December 10, 2014 By
Shopping for children’s gifts can be hectic and confusing. Getting an early start can make it easier and reduce the stress, but even if you are shopping at the last minute you cannot forget to take safety into account. There are just too many dangerous and defective toys on the market to let it slide. […]
Common Construction Accident Claims
December 8, 2014 By
Under the best conditions, construction sites are inherently dangerous. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set forth strict safety standards to minimize the dangers as much as possible. However, OSHA violations are not uncommon and even with total compliance construction accidents still happen. Injured construction workers may be able to receive Workers’ Compensation […]
Common Causes of Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents
December 5, 2014 By
According to the National Safety Council (NSC), falls result in about 8.9 million emergency room visits each year, and they are the second leading cause of unintentional death in homes and communities, causing more than 25,000 deaths in 2009. There are many things that you can do in and around your home to minimize the […]
What do I do when Denver Police are on “Accident Alert” during a Snow Storm?
December 4, 2014 By
Accident alert status is declared when the conditions are so severe that the police simply cannot respond to every accident. This is usually the result of weather conditions, including snow storms. Generally, this means that you do not need to wait for police to arrive after an accident if there are no injuries and all […]
Would You Know if Your Vehicle Was Subject to a Safety Recall?
December 3, 2014 By
We hear about vehicle recalls in the news almost every day. Some of the recalls involve defects that have already caused numerous accidents and death. But the majority of safety recalls don’t make the headlines, and owners, especially those who bought their vehicles used, are left driving around completely unaware of the dangers. SaferCar.gov offers […]
