Blog: Slip and Fall

Many outdoor accidents can occur during the warmer months. This is especially true when we are doing activities that we are not normally engaged in. A fellow neighbor or your child’s friend may have a trampoline in their backyard that will see frequent use in the summer. Being aware of the following safety precautions can […]

Most NJ Transit riders know the risks of riding public transportation, but there is a safety hazard at the stations they may not be aware of. A recent online article revealed that escalators in NJ Transit stations have been failing inspection reports due to a lack of fire protection. The NJ Department of Community Affairs […]

When a playground is not fenced in or there are no signs indicating who is permitted on the playground, it can be expected that many children will enter and use the playground. Recently, playgrounds have started posting the appropriate age level for the available equipment. This is a factor to consider if a lawsuit is […]

After overexertion, slip and falls are the second leading cause of workplace injuries. To ensure workers do not fall on the job, companies should first conduct a formal floor safety audit. While formal floor safety audits are not mandatory, they are better at preventing workplace injuries than the required inspections. Facilities are required to inspect […]

If you slip and fall on someone’s property, there are several steps you need to take afterwards to make sure you obtain compensation for costs from any resulting injury. The following are helpful tips that ensure you are being careful and thorough in your slip and fall accident. Seek medical treatment right away. Sometimes the […]

When you take your family to a water park, you do not expect to have a serious accident. Water slides, pipes, wave pools, and other attractions offer a lot of fun and are one of summer’s best-loved pastimes. Injuries from slips and falls are a very real possibility and something that you should plan for […]

Premises liability is when a property owner is responsible for accidents and injuries that occur on their property. Courts can require an owner to compensate a person that has been injured on their property. The scope of this liability varies from state to state. The property can be any place owned by someone, including land […]

Outdoor festivals have grown in number and popularity, especially during the summer and fall months. Sadly, the combination of large outdoor crowds and alcohol often results in festival-related tragedies, particularly slip and falls. With large outdoor crowds, individuals may fall victim to crowd surges. Sometimes, the rambunctious behavior of an individual may cause someone else […]

Every day someone is injured due to the negligence or carelessness of others.  From an injury that will merely take time to heal to a life-changing debilitating injury, if you have been injured by someone else’s negligence, carelessness, or distraction, then it is your right to be compensated for that injury. Slip and fall accidents […]

Staying at a hotel or resort on a vacation or business trip can often be a time of rest and relaxation for guests. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Slip and fall accidents at hotels and resorts occur on a regular basis, regardless of the type of hotel or resort. Slip and falls occurring […]