The skull is rigid and strong to protect the brain, but with sufficient force, it can break like any other bone. If a person hits his or her head during a slip and fall, the force could be sufficient to fracture the skull. Skull fractures can range in severity....
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4 things you must prove in a slip-and-fall case
When you fall and hurt yourself because a New York property owner was negligent, you may look to that property owner to pay for your medical care and other associated expenses. If the property owner fails to do so and you wind up taking him or her to court, there are...
The dangers of property owner negligence
Did you know that over 800,000 patients enter the hospital due to a fall injury every year? If you had medical care to treat injuries from a slip-and-fall injury, you may want to know who to hold responsible. If you were not on your own property, you may not have...
Make sure restaurants are safe for patrons
A slip and fall accident in a restaurant may leave patrons with severe injuries. Restaurant owners need to take steps to prevent these accidents. Simple precautions can ensure that people are safe at restaurants. Maintain the outdoor space According to Total Food...
What are common slip-and-fall injuries?
When you slip and fall while on another person's property in New York, you must know whether you sustained an injury. What kind of pain and discomfort should you look out for after a slip-and-fall accident? The Joint Chiropractic breaks down common injuries after...
Protect yourself from falls this winter
Falling is a significant cause of serious injury, especially for older adults. As winter brings slick sidewalks and icy streets, the risk for slipping in public increases. Keep these safety tips in mind to protect yourself from a fall injury this season. Put the right...
You can suffer a concussion after a slip and fall accident
Every year, millions of older adults suffer falls. Between the years 2007 and 2016, the fatality rates from falls increased by 30 percent. Slip and fall injuries are no joking matter. One in every five falls leads to serious injuries, such as broken bones or head...
In what workplace am I most likely to fall?
When the majority of Americans think about dangerous workplaces, most probably conjure up images of logging centers or construction sites. However, when it comes to injuries from falls, the most common workplace for this injury may surprise you. In fact, Americans are...
How do you prove fault in a slip and fall accident?
After getting hurt, the last thing you want to worry about is how to prove your case in front of a court. However, with slip and fall injuries, there are multiple ways to show the business or property owner was at fault for your injury. Easy to avoid One of the...
How do you keep people from slipping at work?
You may consider workplace safety to be a priority. However, you may not be doing everything possible to prevent slips and falls. Slips and falls can sometimes cause people to incur serious injuries, so it is important to take precautions to prevent these incidents. ...