As a tenant, you rightfully expect apartment complex owners and managers and your landlord to properly maintain all buildings and common areas. However, when negligent property maintenance leads to dangerous conditions, tenants can easily slip, trip, and fall—resulting in serious injuries. If you suffered a slip and fall accident at your apartment building, you may… Read more »
Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and Fall Sprained Ankle Settlement
Slip and fall accidents occur every day, and they can result in incredibly painful and even debilitating injuries, including many types of ankle injuries. If you’ve experienced a slip and fall accident that resulted in an ankle injury that was caused by a property owner’s negligence, you might wonder if you could file a personal… Read more »
Falling While Pregnant: Slip and Fall Accidents
For an expecting mother-to-be, falling while pregnant is a scary situation. Even a minor fall can cause significant slip and fall injuries to the mother and baby. Did you slip and fall while pregnant? Below, Poynter & Bucheri Accident Recovery presents some of the most common questions about falling during pregnancy and what to watch… Read more »
Slip and Falls Leave Devastatingly Costly Injuries
Slips and falls are one of the leading causes of injuries that require a visit to the hospital. Though some falls may only result in minor injuries, others can be quite severe and even lead to death. It depends on risk factors like the height from which someone fell, the surface they fell on, their… Read more »
I Slipped and Fell on Parking Lot Oil. Can I Sue?
What you’ll learn reading this article about parking lot slip and fall injuries and accidents: What Is a Parking Lot Slip and Fall Accident? A slip and fall accident is a type of personal injury incident where an individual slips on someone else’s property due to dangerous conditions. These slip-and-fall accidents commonly occur in retail… Read more »
Who is Liable if you Slip and Fall on City Sidewalk?
Accidents like a slip and fall on city sidewalk can be devastating. In the United States, one in every five fall accidents results in serious injuries, and slip and fall accidents result in approximately one million emergency room visits annually. These falls can cause serious injuries or even death, and when a property owner’s negligence… Read more »
Liability Issues in Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents are more than just common mishaps; they can lead to serious injuries and give rise to complex legal matters. Understanding liability in these incidents is crucial, as it determines who bears responsibility for the accident and its consequences. In this blog, we’ll explore the intricacies of liability issues in typical slip… Read more »
Should You Fill Out An Incident Report For A Slip and Fall?
According to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), slips and falls account for over 1 million hospital emergency room visits each year, or 12% of total falls. Additionally, slips and falls represent the primary cause of lost work days. You may think slips and falls are reserved for elderly people or those who are clumsy,… Read more »
How to Prevent Slip and Fall Accidents
A slip-and-fall is one of the top 10 most preventable injuries. Falls are also among the nation’s top 3 causes of potentially preventable deaths, along with poisonings and traffic accidents. Although preventing all slip and fall injuries is impossible, you can take steps to protect yourself. Here are some helpful tips on how to prevent… Read more »
Facial Trauma After a Slip and Fall Accident
A facial injury is one of the most frightening types of slip-and-fall accidents. An otherwise normal day is turned upside down as you find yourself tumbling face-first toward the ground. It is important to call a slip and fall attorney in Indianapolis right away. While most facial injuries are non-lethal, they’re often psychologically devastating because… Read more »