Category: Premises Liability

More than 9 million people take to the slopes each winter in the U.S. to enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing. However, going down a snowy mountain at a high rate of speed does present risks. According to the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), data for the past 10 years show an average of 40[…]

Each year, more than 8,490 children in the United States are treated in emergency departments for lawn mower-related injuries. Some of these children are injured while operating mowers; others are hurt when the mower ejects debris or backs up over them. Lawn mower-related injuries can be devastating, including loss of fingers, hands, toes, or feet;[…]

Thousands of workers are seriously hurt each year in loading dock accidents. Workers face many hazards on loading docks, including congested workspaces, unwieldy loads, large trucks on the move, noisy environments that impede communication, adverse weather conditions, and working four feet above ground level at a rapid pace. Although safety guidelines exist to help workers[…]

According to a study published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine (AJEM), stairwells are a common source of injury for people of all ages. Approximately 50 percent of the homes and apartments in the United States contain stairs. In addition, stairwell slip and fall accidents account for a significant percentage of serious injuries on[…]

The third leading cause of unintentional injury-related death in the United States is falls, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). Slip and fall accidents are more prevalent in autumn; wet weather, slippery leaves, and reduced visibility are some underlying causes of this increase. Property owners have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to[…]