Walking up and down stairs in a public place should lead you to your preferred destination, not to a hospital. However, a 2018 analysis published in The American Journal of Emergency Medicine found that just over one million individuals received treatment in emergency...
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How can you mitigate fall risks on your pool deck this summer?
A summertime pool party can bring your neighborhood together and create some fond memories. However, you want to make sure your guests stay safe from a slip-and-fall accident on the deck. Taking precautions, as well as informing your guests of general safety rules,...
Who pays for injuries after a slip and fall on ice?
When someone slips and falls on the ice, they can suffer injuries that interrupt their lives. Their injuries may require medical treatment and they may miss work during recovery, causing financial strain and stress. Commercial property liability Commercial property...
Stair safety tips and injuries at work or in your home
It is a tall order to expect anyone to go for very long without using stairs anywhere. From workplaces to parking garages and just in your everyday routine at home, climbing stairs is a common occurrence. It also comes with an unspoken risk that, if severe enough, can...
Motel footage shows 5-year-old in swimming pool accident
Swimming pool accidents can range from mild slips to drownings that require emergency care to preserve life. When they happen, time is of the essence. After they happen, it is important to investigate the accident so that people may understand how to prevent similar...
Will you ever recover from a brainstem injury?
Slip-and-fall accidents continue to be alarmingly common in New Jersey and across the country. In fact, according to the National Floor Safety Institute, these accidents send more than a million Americans to the emergency room annually. Sadly, if you hit your head...
How business owners can prevent slips and falls
Slips and falls are a common cause of injury, and even death, especially for older individuals. There are numerous causes, especially in commercial settings. Business owners have a variety of responsibilities, and one is to maintain their businesses to prevent slips...
Data on older adults and fall injuries in New Jersey
If you are over the age of 65, it is vital to focus on the risks you face with respect to falls. Whether you suffer an injury after slipping on a slick surface or you become hurt after falling down due to uneven steps, clutter or other hazards, an accident could...
What makes a store owner liable for a fall?
Tumbling to the ground while out at your neighborhood market may give you more than a bruised ego. You may come out of it with many injuries that take time and money to treat. A slip may prove preventable had the shop owner paid closer attention. Learn more about some...
What can cause a slip-and-fall accident in a parking garage?
During the winter and early spring, nasty weather is a reality nearly every day. Unfortunately, winter weather does not always mean a commuter can simply stay at home. Whether going to work, driving to class or completing household errands, it is not uncommon for...