November 10, 2020 How Common are Slip and Fall Accidents in the Construction Industry? Slip and fall accidents can happen in any workplace environment, from a corporate office or a school to a busy manufacturing plant or warehouse. However, the risk of a serious slip and fall accident in the workplace is highest among construction workers. In fact, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 320 construction … Read More »
October 22, 2020 What Should I Know about Autumn Slip and Fall Safety? 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 … Read More »
October 16, 2020 Who is Liable for My Scaffolding Injury? Scaffolds are commonly used at most construction sites where workers need safe access to elevated surfaces. When a scaffold is properly built and employers follow the appropriate safety protocols, they provide a safe work platform and a place to temporarily store tools and materials necessary for immediate tasks. However, if the scaffold is defective, improperly … Read More »
September 16, 2020 What Should I Know About Slip and Fall Accidents in Retail Stores? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI). In addition, more than 95 percent of all hip fractures are the result of slipping and falling. If someone is injured in a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property, they may have … Read More »
July 30, 2020 Preventing Falls in Older Americans The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that every second of the day, an older individual falls. As such, falls are the leading cause of death (as well as the frontrunner for nonfatal injuries) for Americans who are 65-years-old and above. 30,000 senior citizens die from injuries they sustain from falls every year … Read More »
July 28, 2020 How Should Workers Handle Summer Work Injuries? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more occupational injuries occur during the summer than in any other season. MedExpress, which operates more than 300 urgent care centers across 27 states, also reports treating a higher-than-average number of patients with work-related injuries during the summer months. However, many summer work injuries are preventable. Exercising caution … Read More »
March 2, 2020 How Serious are Brain Injuries from Slip and Fall Accidents? Slip and fall accidents can seem harmless. Unfortunately, a common slip and fall accident can result in a serious brain injury. When this happens as a result of the negligence or carelessness of another, victims have legal rights through a premises liability lawsuit. Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents The most common causes of … Read More »
February 6, 2020 Slip and Falls at Resorts Arriving at a resort should mark the beginning of rest and relaxation for most travelers. Hotel guests do not plan on visiting an emergency room as part of their trip. Unfortunately, for some individuals, slipping and falling at a hotel can lead to serious physical injuries ruining their vacation and leading to an unexpected hospital … Read More »
June 12, 2019 June Is National Safety Month This June marks National Safety Month, an annual campaign sponsored by the National Safety Council (NSC) that brings attention to the leading causes of death and injury in the workplace, at home, on roads, and across every community. National Safety Month helps keep Americans safe by offering educational resources on some of the most common … Read More »
