The cold weather is here to stay for several more months. Snow and ice can accumulate on driveways, sidewalks and parking lots and it’s helpful to know what options are available if a slip and fall happens in these conditions. Businesses must take reasonable measures...
slip and fall accidents
Why are older people at higher risk for falls?
Property owners bear the responsibility for keeping a store, a workplace or even a home safe from hazards that can cause a person to fall. This is important because many older people have a greater likelihood of slipping and falling than younger individuals. In...
When a fall causes a serious head injury
A slip-and-fall accident can cause serious injuries for a victim. Many factors, such as where the slip happened and what surface the victim was on when it happened, can contribute to the severity of the victim’s injuries. Slip-and-fall injuries can happen indoors and...
How serious are slip-and-fall accidents?
While both property owners and business owners have a duty to keep patrons and visitors safe from harm, slips, trips and falls result in serious injuries all over New Jersey. From engine oil saturating the pavement in a parking lot to upturned carpeting in the...
Information on the frequency and cost of slips and falls
Slips, trips and falls happen every day across New Jersey and the rest of the nation. They happen at work, at home and on excursions to shopping malls, restaurants and movie theaters. Sometimes they occur due to the inattention of a person, while other times they...
How can seniors best prevent slip-and-fall accidents?
As an active senior, the very last thing that you want is to experience a slip-and-fall accident. It is important to keep your body moving while also taking precautions so you can keep these calamities from happening. Here is some information from AARP about how...
How to photograph your slip-and-fall accident
Spilled water, damaged flooring, upturned rugs and other hazards are common in shopping centers around East Orange. Even if you are both diligent and careful, you may slip and injure yourself. Slip-and-fall accidents have the potential to be quite serious. In fact,...
Up to 27% of nursing home falls caused by environmental factors
As an older adult, you may have certain risk factors that make you more likely to fall and injure yourself than the general population. Diminishing eyesight and a decrease in your level of physical activity may make you more prone to falling, for example. However,...
Slip-and-fall accidents and slippery floor surfaces
Especially in a state like New Jersey, bad weather leads to more slip-and-fall accidents. Yet slip-and fall mishaps don’t only occur outdoors. Many occur in businesses where people are shopping or dining. A Claims Journal article discusses how such accidents...
When negligent maintenance is the cause of your accident
If you suffered injuries in a slip-and-fall accident, you may assume your pain and suffering is due to your own clumsiness or inattentiveness. However, in many cases, these types of accidents are not the result of personal error, but rather the result of another...