You experienced a slip-and-fall accident recently, and you do not know the extent of your harm. Depending on how you fell, you could have a mild traumatic brain injury. How do you know whether you have a concussion? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Slip-and-fall Accidents
What do you know about soft-tissue injuries?
After slipping and falling on another's property, slip-and-fall accident injury victims must have a complete inventory of the harm they suffered. Slips and falls may cause soft-tissue injuries that require prompt medical attention and proper treatment. Johns Hopkins...
What to do if you slip and fall due to snow or ice in New York
Even the most cautious individuals can slip and fall due to winter weather conditions. Many times the incident is minor and after an embarrassing scene, you can go back to your life. However, some slip and falls lead to serious injuries. Here is a guide to help you in...
What to do after a slip-and-fall
Unfortunately, many people suffer from a slip-and-fall injury due to property negligence. If you hurt yourself on someone’s private property, the owner may be responsible under premises liability. After a slip-and-fall injury, it is essential to know what to do next....
What back injuries could occur due to a fall?
Falls are responsible for serious injuries and can cause death. Every year, people suffer from slip and fall accidents in public and private spaces. For some people, the injuries can be life-altering. Back injuries are a huge concern, and Cedars Sinai explains there...
3 symptoms of serious skull fracture
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....
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...