Slip-and-fall accidents can happen just about anywhere. Whether you tripped going down a dimly lit staircase or fell over a bucket the janitor left on the floor, you stand a good chance of experiencing a serious injury. After all, falls lead to about 8 million...
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Could you start a case if you were injured outside a business?
If you were injured while walking down the sidewalk, trying to find out who is responsible for your injury might not be the first thing you think of. However, in a situation like that, someone's negligence could have contributed to your fall. That is because property...
How can seniors prevent slip and fall accidents?
Like many seniors in Georgia, you are pleased that retirement allows you extra time to pursue interests and spend time with your loved ones. However, you may not like some aspects of aging, particularly the physical effects. It may have you wondering how you can...
How business owners can prevent slips and falls
Business owners in Georgia have a responsibility to keep the inside and outside areas of the business free from anything that clients or employees can slip or trip on. When someone does fall and hurt themselves, the owner may be liable for injuries depending on the...
Jurisdictional concerns lead to lawsuit’s dismissal
Most may think that the resolution of premises liability litigation in Rome would be fairly straightforward: one slips and falls, sues the owner of the property the accident occurs, and the matter is handled from their. Yet personal injury cases are rarely they...
How do I fall-proof my home?
As residents of Georgia grow older, one concern they tend to have is falling. In fact, according to an article published by Forbes, every year, one-fourth of seniors over 65 years old report a fall. Falls also account for 95 percent of hip fractures each year and is...
Take these steps after a fall to prevent another accident
You could slip or trip and fall anywhere in Georgia, and your first impulse may be to get up and move on. However, hurrying away after the accident could be one of the worst things you can do. We at understand the importance of taking...
When a slip and fall injury is the fault of the injured
The theory of premises liability states that when a Georgia property owner fails to maintain his or her building or land, repair dangerous conditions and/or provide adequate warning for dangerous conditions, the courts may hold him or her accountable for any injuries...
Falls are among the top preventable accidents every year
Injuries happen in myriad ways and circumstances in Georgia, and every person's experience is unique. Statistically, though, people are most likely to suffer a preventable fatal injury in one of three situations. According to the National Safety Council's Injury...
Breaking your fall: What you need to know about wrist fractures
People who slip and fall on a slick surface in a Georgia restaurant, store or other commercial establishment will probably throw out a hand to try to catch themselves. This is the most common response, and Johns Hopkins Medicine notes that it is the reason that distal...
