Stairs lead to many falls resulting in injuries and deaths. Over seven million people seek care in the emergency room each year due to falls on stairs. There are a few reasons why stairs are a major fall risk. Mostly, the issues related to their construction or design...
Slip-and-fall Accidents
What treatments are available for hip fractures?
Hip fractures are a common injury, particularly in older adults. Building managers, store and property owners and others in charge of public spaces must keep the space free of falling hazards. After all, the majority of hip fractures occur due to a slip-and-fall...
How can a fall impact your ability to work?
Your ability to work often hinges on your physical wellness. This applies in many more ways than simply whether or not you can attend work without getting sick. Anything that causes injury could impact both your ability to work and your ability to support yourself....
What are some dangers posed by power cords?
You expect that when you walk into a store, your paths will be clear of obstacles that could cause you to slip or trip. Falls, especially for older people, can inflict serious and even deadly injuries. Unfortunately, some business owners are negligent in keeping...
Tips for preventing winter slip and fall accidents
Winter brings a fresh round of dangers, including slush, snow and ice. Although proper maintenance and care can prevent slip-and-fall injuries, these accidents are more common than they should be. You can do your part to prevent injury as well. These are a few tips to...
What are the common injuries in a slip and fall?
A slip and fall might not seem very serious, but it can lead to serious injuries that change your life in significant ways. While just about any injury can result from a slip and fall, some occur more than others. Bone fractures One of the worst things you can do when...
More than 95% of hip fractures caused by falls
A broken hip has the potential to impact many areas of an individual’s life, and the vast majority of today’s hip fractures result from falls. Many hip fractures that occur across New York and the nation wind up requiring surgery, and the costs associated with such...
How can grabbing for support worsen your slip-and-fall accident?
If you are like most Americans, you venture to the grocery store at least once every couple of weeks. Grocery stores can be full of slip, trip and fall hazards, though. Indeed, you may lose your footing on sticky or wet floors, fall when trying to walk between...
Is a store’s tile floor too slippery to be safe?
New York has some wonderful places to spend an afternoon shopping for couture apparel and lavish home furnishings. Still, because the city is a crowded place, businesses must compete for discerning shoppers. This often requires creating polished and modern showrooms....
How can back injuries affect your life?
Dealing with back injuries is one of the biggest setbacks that a worker could potentially face in their career. Despite its commonality, these injuries have enormous impacts on a worker's physical health. They not only impact work, but they can affect every other...