That moment of panic and pain right after an accident is a horrible time for anyone. An accident of any size can leave you hurt, both with physical pain and a potential legal quagmire. How do you get through it? The key is knowing what steps to take. After a slip and fall accident, you need [...]

This question is significant. In a head injury or other serious injury claim, the hospital bill might exceed $100,000. This figure does not include subsequent medical care, such as physical therapy. This figure also does not include noneconomic losses, such as pain and suffering. Victims deserve compensation for all these damages. Legally, the insurance company [...]

Nationwide, serious falls are the third leading type of injury-related death. Fatal falls are especially common among older adults, many of whom have pre-existing medical conditions. In fact, according to some estimates, by 2030, serious falls may kill seven older people every hour. Legally, these victims may be entitled to substantial compensation. This compensation is [...]

Nationwide, slip-and-fall incidents are the leading cause of emergency room visits. Every year, over eight million victims receive hospital treatment after a slip and fall. Since many of these victims are older adults, these cases are often quite complex. Even a brief hospital stay may result in significant medical bills, not to mention lost wages [...]

In many cases, serious falls either put people in extended-term care facilities, or they keep them there much longer than anticipated. Falls account for 40 percent of nursing home admissions, and 60 percent of these residents fall while at the facility. The result is often the same. Many of these victims suffer severe wounds like [...]

Many Floridians go to skilled nursing facilities to recover from a serious injury or illness. They plan to stay for a few weeks and then go home. But in many cases, that temporary stay becomes permanent. 60 percent of these individuals fall, and most of these victims can never live independently again. A Brandon slip [...]

Based on media reports, most people think the leading causes of emergency room visits are car crashes, gunshot wounds, or drug overdoses. But that distinction, or lack of distinction, goes to slip-and-fall injuries. These incidents account for over 8 million visits a year. Some are falls from a height, while others are surface fall injuries. [...]

Serious falls send many people to nursing homes. Subsequent falls often keep them there. These incidents are both more common, and more severe, in long-term care facilities. Many older people have issues with balance and gait. If they miss a step or have another such problem, they cannot keep from falling. Additionally, many older people [...]

Slip-and-fall incidents are the leading cause of customer and employee injuries at Florida grocery stores. Wet spots on floors and other physical obstructions, such as a can of vegetables dropped on the floor, cause most of these incidents. The number of slip-and-fall injuries has increased significantly since the 1980s. During that time, corner grocery stores [...]