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Category: Slip and Fall Accidents
Traumatic Brain Injuries - Leading Cause of Death and Disability
March 30, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Bike Accidents, Brain Injuries, Motorcycle Accidents, Nursing Home Neglect/Abuse, Pedestrian Accidents, Slip and Fall Accidents, Truck AccidentsTraumatic brain injury (TBI) accounts for the disability of an estimated 5.3 million Americans with the highest rate of injury occurring between the ages of 15 and 24. Those under the age of 5 and over the age of 75 are also at high risk, according to the International Brain Injury Association (IBIA).
Hotel/Motel Housekeeping Staff at High Risk of Injury
March 11, 2016 | Category: Slip and Fall AccidentsHotel/motel workers in the United States are nearly 40 percent more likely to be injured on the job than all other service-sector workers, according to the American Journal of Industrial Medicine report, “Occupational Injury Disparities in the U.S. Hotel Industry.” Approximately 25 percent of hotel/motel workers are employed in hotel/motel housekeeping departments which makes this group the largest group of hotel employees.
Slip and Fall Accidents More Common During Sales Season
December 28, 2015 | Category: Slip and Fall AccidentsBefore, during and immediately after a holiday season, there are sales everywhere. Because of this, there are crowds everywhere and the rate of shopping injuries tends to increase. Of these injuries, slip and fall accidents are the most common.
Falls Can Be Life-Changing - Fall Prevention Week September 23 -29, 2015
September 23, 2015 | Category: Slip and Fall AccidentsEvery time a senior falls, there is a chance of catastrophic injury and/or death. Since 2008 the first week of Fall each year has been designated as 'Fall Prevention Week'. This year 'Fall Prevention Week' is September 23 - 29.
Court Ruling Finds Florida’s Slip and Fall Law is Applicable to College Campuses
July 30, 2015 | Category: Slip and Fall AccidentsPrior to its update in 2011, Florida’s slip and fall law only required harmed individuals to demonstrate the existence of a dangerous condition on a property and the property owner’s failure to warn or address it.
Are Your Floors Made With Formaldehyde?
March 30, 2015 | Category: Slip and Fall Accidents, Wrongful DeathOn March 2, 2015, 60 Minutes reporter Anderson Cooper covered the story of the high levels of formaldehyde in Chinese-made laminate flooring sold by Lumber Liquidators. Undercover investigators for 60 Minutes found that three Chinese manufacturers had excessive formaldehyde in the glue which binds the wood particles which make up the core of the laminate boards. Mr. Cooper reported that 100 million square feet of laminate flooring is installed in U.S. homes every year.
Tiger Woods Sued Over Slip and Fall
March 12, 2015 | Category: Slip and Fall AccidentsPro-golfer Tiger Woods has certainly had his share of courtroom battles over the years, and apparently, he's preparing to do battle yet again. One of Woods' former employees is suing the golfer, seeking compensation for injuries incurred in a slip and fall accident that took place while the employee was performing his security guard duties at Woods' Florida home.
Can You Sue for Bruised Knees?
January 6, 2015 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Slip and Fall AccidentsVarious accidents, such as motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall incidents and pedestrian collisions can result in all types of injuries, some more serious than others. Some accident victims may wonder how serious their injuries need to be to sue the person or persons responsible for those injuries.
Did a Falling Object Hurt You While You Were Shopping at a Store? Know Your Rights
December 31, 2014 | Category: Slip and Fall AccidentsMost of us have been in a store and noticed a slippery substance on the floor or fallen goods in the middle of the aisle. When those things are easily observed, we have the ability to steer clear of the problem area to avoid being hurt. But what happens if you are shopping and you suddenly get hit in the head by an object that fell off the top shelf of the aisle?
How the Updated Transient Foreign Substance Statute Might Affect Your Slip and Fall Case
November 18, 2014 | Category: Slip and Fall AccidentsWe often hear of slip and fall incidents occurring at grocery stores or malls, but slip and falls, as well as trip and falls, can take place in a variety of locations, including area parks, sidewalks and even the homes of private individuals. Fort Myers personal injury attorney Randall Spivey has handled many cases in which individuals sustained serious injuries because of an accident that occurred on a business premises or private residence.