Slip and Fall

Slip and Fall Fall Injuries in the Workplace

Falls are a constant hazard found in all trades. A fall can occur during simple acts of walking or climbing a ladder to change a light fixture, or as a result of a complex series of events affecting an ironworker 80 feet above the ground. The highest frequency of fall-related fatalities is typically experienced by […]

When we send a loved one to a nursing home, we expect that they will receive the highest quality of care and attention from their nurses and caretakers. This includes being vigilant of fall-risk residents and taking preventative measures to reduce the risk of residents falling and injuring themselves. A fall could be debilitating to […]

Nursing Home Abuse, Slip and Fall Why are hip fractures so devastating for elderly people?

We often hear of older relatives or family friends falling and injuring their hips, but many people are not aware that this injury is often devastating for the victim. This article explores the reasons why elderly people are more susceptible to these types of injuries, what complications are associated with hip fractures, and what symptoms […]

Slip and Fall Slip and fall claims: how property owners try to avoid responsibility

A slip and fall injury claim could arise when an individual slips, falls, and injures themselves due to someone else’s negligence. For example, if a restaurant manager knew that the floor by the front door was slippery but failed to put up a wet floor sign and someone slipped and fell, then the property owner […]

Slip and Fall Statute of limitations and shared fault for slip and fall claims in New York

If you fell on someone else’s property, the property owner may be liable for your injuries. Two slip and fall laws in New York state will likely apply to your claim, so it is essential to be aware of them. Slip and fall statute of limitations As with most other personal injury cases, there is […]

Slip and Fall Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls in the Workplace

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), falls are the most common workplace injuries suffered by office workers. There are many ways to slip and fall in the office, including unattended spills, exposed cords, snow or ice in walkways or steps, or a wide variety of other reasons. Some of the most commonly reported causes […]

Slip and Fall Slips and Falls in the Subway: Who is Responsible?

Unveiled in 1904, the New York City subway system is one of the oldest and most frequently used public transit systems in the world. Additionally, it has the most subway stations out of any other — both nationally and internationally. In total, the New York metro has 472 stations, connecting through Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and […]

Slip and Fall Seven Things To Do After A Slip and Fall Accident

While many people think of slip-and-fall accidents as simple mishaps, these types of accidents can be very costly from both a physical and financial standpoint. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), millions of older people sustain serious — even fatal — injuries that often render them disabled. From 2007 […]

Slip and Fall Slip and Fall Accidents and Constructive Notice in New York

The New York Daily News reported on September 21, 2019, that one-time street boss of the Colombo crime family “Tommy Shots” Gioeli won a $250,000 settlement for an August 2013 slip and fall accident while playing ping-pong inside Brooklyn’s Manhattan Detention Center. His injuries required surgery and a month-long hospitalization, but the Daily News reported […]

Premises Liability, Slip and Fall Rochester, NY – Woman Taken to Hospital After Fall Near Genesee River

Rochester, NY (July 4, 2019) – A woman from Rochester suffered injuries on Thursday, July 4th, after falling into the gorge at the bottom of the Lower Falls in the city. The incident was reported to have happened at an unspecified time during the afternoon hours for reasons that are being investigated.