Slip and fall accidents are the most common reason for premises liability cases, and the elderly are at the highest risk. One in four older individuals takes a fall each year, according to the CDC. Many slip and fall accidents are just that: accidents. However, slip and falls can also be caused by the negligence of someone else. In these cases, it is possible to collect … [Read more...] about Elderly at Highest Risk for Slip and Fall Accidents
Florida Dog Bite Statistics
Dogs provide their owners with comfort, love and companionship; however, sometimes these animals can bite, causing serious injuries or even death. While we love our dogs like family, they are still animals at the end of the day and an owner is held responsible if their dogs act aggressively and injures another person. Failing to restrain a dog or take reasonable precautions to … [Read more...] about Florida Dog Bite Statistics
What is a Slip and Fall Action?
Slip and fall accidents are among the most common causes of personal injury across the country; millions of people are victims of these accidents. Slip and falls can occur anywhere: the grocery store, work, a restaurant or the mall. Wherever they take place, owners of the property may be held responsible for failing to keep their property free from hazards that cause patrons … [Read more...] about What is a Slip and Fall Action?
Slip and Falls: America’s Most Common Accident
Every year, millions of Americans are victims of slip and fall accidents. Slips, trips and falls are the most reported personal injury and account for the most lost work days in the U.S. Injuries, even though they may be minor, can easily cause bills to pile up, which is why many seek personal injury claims for their slip and fall accidents. Here, we’ll discuss what makes up a … [Read more...] about Slip and Falls: America’s Most Common Accident