Blog: Slip and Fall

Falls are a leading reason for accidental deaths. Hitting the head on pavement or another hard surface often proves deadly. When someone dies from a slip and fall accident due to the negligence of a property owner, the family may file a wrongful death lawsuit. While head injuries account for the largest number of slip […]

Recently, a jury awarded $3.64 million to a Bordentown man who injured his back at a Hamilton Staples store after falling over a merchandise tote placed in an aisleway. Staples intends to ask for a new trial, claiming the award is disproportionate to the injuries suffered by the plaintiff. The plaintiff endured multiple surgeries since […]

Practically every person has experienced a slip and fall accident at least once. Fortunately, most falls result in minor cuts and bruises. However, some falls can lead to major medical problems. Slip and falls can happen both indoor and outdoor on private, public, or government property. When people experience slip and falls because of the […]

A recent report by AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. outlined trends in retail-industry Workers’ Compensation claims over a three-year period. The report provided data regarding the types of injuries common in the retail sector, the jobs that pose the most risk for injury, as well as insight into the demographics of the workers who reported claims. […]

Winter is approaching, and with it an increase in slip and fall accidents due to icy and wet conditions. A bad slip and fall accident can lead to serious, even permanent injuries, which involves not only substantial medical expenses, but time lost from work or even job loss. Property owners have a duty to keep […]

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, at any time. When businesses have a facility where there are high traffic areas, the key is reducing the likelihood of a slip and fall accident. Facility managers can tackle this problem a few different ways. They can concentrate on reducing slip and fall accidents by utilizing the […]

When you slip and fall and injure yourself on a public sidewalk, whether a premises liability claim can go forward in court depends on the accident’s circumstances. Just because someone falls and hurts themselves on a municipal sidewalk does not mean they can sue the city for compensation for their injuries. The first step in […]

Slip and fall injuries can happen in public or private locales, and plaintiffs making personal injury claims face common defenses used by defendants. The injured party must demonstrate that the property owner was aware of the hazard, or that that they should have known about it. Many factors go into a judge’s decision, including if […]

When workers perform their duties in the same work area day in and day out, movements around the work area can become robotic. A physical barrier can help protect workers from certain hazards. This can reduce the possibility for slip and fall accidents, as well as other types of accidents that are likely to cause […]

A trip to an amusement park can be a great activity to do with family and friends during the summer months. There are activities for the whole family to participate in and many different rides for each member’s thrill level. Roller coasters, bumper cars, and water rides are a staple at many different amusement parks […]