Slip and Fall

A slip-and-fall doesn't necessarily seem like it would cause serious injuries – at least compared with a fall from an elevation. However, the potential for injury is still cause for concern. Someone who falls at a store because of a spill or over-polished linoleum...

If you have elderly loved ones, you’ve likely seen the shocking statistic that one in three people in their 50s or older who break a hip die within the following year. Here’s another troubling piece of data: Seniors who have broken a hip are up to eight times more...

A slip-and-fall incident can occur almost anywhere. Even at businesses where there are multiple employees present to help maintain the facility, it is still possible, for example, for spills and water tracked in after a storm to lead to someone falling. A...

The average person is far too dismissive of slip-and-fall incidents. Quite a few people think of them as humorous and minor so long as someone can walk away afterward. Members of the public can also be dismissive about the most common injuries associated with...

Slips and falls happen all the time. One moment you are walking into your favorite store and the next you are en route to the ER. In fact, slips and falls are one of the leading causes of catastrophic injuries like spinal cord injuries.  If you trip, slip and fall...

Wet floors are a distinct possibility in almost every public space. Thus, premises management needs to be on top of this potential safety hazard. Ideally, preventative steps should be taken to reduce the chances of floors becoming wet. When this isn’t possible, one...

Under ideal circumstances, if you trip, slip and fall on someone else’s property, you may be entitled to compensation. If the property owner’s negligence is attributed to your slip-and-fall, then you may have a compelling premises liability claim against the property...

A slip-and-fall accident can leave you with serious injuries and a huge medical bill. If you trip, slip and fall while lawfully on someone else’s property, you might want to pursue the liable party for damages. This is especially necessary if negligence had something...

From the grocery store to a sidewalk to your favorite bar, a slip-and-fall accident can happen in many different settings. Depending on the severity of the impact, one of the most common types of injuries you can sustain following a slip-and-fall accident is an injury...

If they want to stay in business for long, Kentucky business owners should provide their customers a safe, welcoming environment. Similarly, social hosts generally are expected to keep their homes reasonably clean and clear of hazards that could hurt somebody. This is...