Tag Archives: Slip and Fall
Hurt in a Retail Store? What to Do Next
When you go shopping, you have the expectation that you will be reasonably safe. No one expects to be hurt in a retail store, but accidents do happen. One slip and fall can change your life in a split second. If you hit your head on the floor, you may have a concussion. If… Read More »
Slip and Fall: The Restaurant’s Responsibility
When you go out to eat, you do not expect to slip and fall, landing prone on the ground, but it can happen. Wet floors, poorly lit areas, uneven floors and spills can cause a person to slip and fall, and a great time out can wind up with a trip to the emergency… Read More »
Slip and Fall: Fighting the Big Department Store
Slip and fall injuries can occur when you least expect them, even when shopping at a local department store. It is the duty of all businesses to provide a safe environment for their customers and this includes slip, trip and fall prevention. Tripping over merchandise or falling due to a pothole in the parking… Read More »
Slip and Fall Prevention: Required Regulations in Senior Living Apartments
Slip and fall accidents are one of the biggest risks for the elderly. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), three million elderly people are seen in the emergency room for slip and fall related injuries every year and over 800,000 people are hospitalized for their injuries. Hazards in the home are one of the… Read More »