Premises liability law pertains to visitors and guests that sustain injuries while on property that belongs to an individual, business, or organization. Many people assume that a trespasser that sustains an injury while intruding onto the property of another without permission has no rights under the law, but in some situations, the property owner can …
Walmart is not always forthcoming about the number of claims filed against it. The company may use confidentiality agreements to prevent victims from speaking with the media about its settlements. While this prevents us from knowing the full range of settlements they pay out each year, it is likely a wide one. Each slip and …
The most common type of premises liability claim, slip-and-fall claims generally are made against the associated insurance policy of the property owner on whose property the accident took place. However, who is liable if you slip and fall on a city sidewalk? The answer to that question is that it depends on the state laws …
Although there are no laws that set a deadline for when you need to get seen by a doctor following a fall accident, it is essential to get medical attention as soon as possible following these types of accidents. This prompt medical attention can not only help you avoid devastating and sometimes deadly complications, but …
A stumble or a slip may not seem like much, but in some situations, it can be the catalyst to serious or even life-threatening injuries to a victim. If you suffer a slip and fall while on the property of another person or party, there are some steps you should take in the aftermath. You …
Slip-and-fall accidents have been on the rise over the last few years. The NFSI (National Floor Safety Institute) estimates that these accidents account for over a million emergency room treatments. But while these incidents may be far too common, it’s never easy to recover the deserved monetary compensation. Many challenges can limit you from getting justice, …
Business owners should use wet floor signs to warn customers and other people entering their business of a potentially hazardous situation. While a wet floor sign alone may not eliminate a business owner’s liability, it may help protect them. If you have been injured slipping and falling on a wet floor at a business, you …
A slip and fall can injure almost any part of your body. Broken bones, internal bleeding, brain trauma – a serious fall can have life-changing consequences. If you slip and injure yourself on a commercial property, your statements and actions in the immediate aftermath of the accident will affect your ability to recover compensation. The …
It’s easy to underestimate the damage a fall can cause until you experience one firsthand. A serious fall can cause broken bones, deep lacerations and brain trauma. According to the National Floor Safety Institute, slips and falls account for 1 million emergency room visits each year. Most of these accidents are preventable. They often happen …
Recent headlines in Louisiana are putting slip and fall accidents in the spotlight. On October 18, the Louisiana Record reported that a man has filed a lawsuit against Petsmart Inc. after he allegedly slipped and fell on water that had spilled from a fish tank. According to the suit, the victim injured his head, neck …
Cynthia Dibeh filed a personal-injury lawsuit against Walmart Stores Inc. on September 25. The claim states that Dibeh was a guest at a Walmart store when she slipped and fell in a puddle of mud. According to Louisiana Record, the plaintiff is claiming that the defendant failed to clean the premises or warn customers about …
Slips and falls are more common than many people realize. In fact, according to the National Floor Safety Institute, they account for more than 1 million emergency room visits each year. Injuries from slip and fall accidents can be devastating and prohibitively expensive to treat. If you were the victim of a slip and fall …
Slip and fall accidents can have devastating consequences, and they are alarmingly common in the United States. According to the National Safety Council, falls are one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries. In 2011, they accounted for approximately 8.9 million emergency department visits.
Personal-injury cases in the United States are more common than many people realize. In fact, the number of personal-injury cases increased by 15 percent in 2013 compared to 2012, according to United States Courts. Many of these cases involved premises liability claims. If you suffer an injury on another person’s property, and that injury was …
Slip and Fall Accidents Can Be Debilitating and Costly to Treat Slip and fall accidents often cause broken bones and paralysis – especially for the elderly. In addition to the health-care bills, many victims cannot return to work. In fact, according to the National Floor Safety Institute, slips and falls are the primary causes of …
I recently slipped and fell and broke my arm while grocery shopping in Lake Charles. There was a giant, unmarked puddle of water in the middle of the aisle. Can a personal injury attorney help me? A personal injury attorney can absolutely help you! A personal injury attorney is extremely important and vital to sufficient recovery in slip-and-fall …
