Fatal Occupational Injuries The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries in 2018. While the overall rate of fatal work injuries remained the same from 2017 to 2018, the nature of the injuries has changed. Transportation incidents are still the most common cause of fatal work injuries, with […]
How to Prove Fault in Slip and Fall Claims
June 11, 2019 By
Slip and fall personal injury claims can be very complex because there may be multiple parties legally responsible (liable) for injuries. As with all personal injury claims, liability is at the heart of slip and fall claims. In order to “win,” your lawyer must be able to prove that the defendant is responsible for your […]
Slip and Falls in the Winter
April 23, 2018 By
The winter has been long and seemingly without end. With low temperatures and consequent freezing, the sidewalks and streets may be laden with black ice and uneven walkways. When you’re facing such hazards on a daily basis, it’s important to be as safe as possible and to do everything in your power to avoid an […]
Major Misconceptions about Falls
February 19, 2018 By
It may come as no surprise that older people tend to fall more often than their younger counterparts. Many of us have known elder family members who have fallen. And even if we haven’t, it’s a part of the cultural mythos surrounding old age. It is true that elderly folks fall with relative frequency. Every […]
Nursing Homes and Fall Injuries
October 16, 2017 By
Each year, over 300,000 seniors over 65 suffer from a serious hip fracture. These injuries usually occur in one of two ways. Many people slip and fall, and then break their hips. That’s especially common in nursing homes that have environmental issues, like dark hallways or wet spots on floors. Alternatively, according to former Surgeon […]
Calculating the Worth of Your Slip and Fall Claim
July 19, 2017 By
Slip and fall accidents are extraordinarily common. According to Center for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2014, senior citizens fell 29 million times resulting in 7 million injuries. To make matters worse, this ended up costing a total of $31 billion in Medicare costs. Additionally, slip and fall accidents are among the leading causes of […]
When You’ve Been Injured at a Big Box or Warehouse Store
June 23, 2017 By
If you have been injured at a big box or warehouse store, you may be facing expensive medical bills, time missed from work, and even more expenses and losses. Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to recover compensation based on a legal theory called premises liability. Stores such as Walmart, Sam’s, Target and […]
How to Gain Compensation For a Back Injury: When You Can and Can’t Sue
March 15, 2017 By
Back injuries are among the most debilitating injuries anyone can sustain. Whether your injury is a ruptured disk or a fractured vertebrae, it is likely that you will suffer from pain, restricted movement and expensive medical treatment. For that reason, it is important to understand when and how you can determine if you are owed […]
The Pitfalls of Playing Pokémon Go
July 11, 2016 By
Dangers of Augmented Reality Video Games Pokémon Go, an augmented reality game, was released unto the wild July 6th, 2016 and may have already passed Twitter in the number of users. A staggering statistic that Ni-antic, its creators, and the Pokémon Company must be ecstatic about. The game released for mobile devices on iOS and […]
