Slip and Fall

It is common knowledge from all the news articles on this topic that it is dangerous for pedestrians to look down at a cellphone while walking. This is actually a cause of many accidents with motor vehicles, bicycles, motorcycles, and other pedestrians. It would be...

While hospitals serve a vital role when people become seriously ill, they can also be a hazardous place where people can become seriously injured in a slip and fall accident. Hospital staff, visitors, and patients are all at risk. For example, a report in 2010 by the...

If you must seek compensation for a slip and fall accident from a business or property owner, you want to hire an experienced attorney so you receive the settlement you deserve. To do so, you will need to research lawyers and interview them. Besides determining their...

In order to obtain compensation for your injuries after a slip and fall accident, you must prove your case. You must show that the business or property owner created a dangerous condition that caused your slip and fall or that he knew or should have known of the...

Most people go to the mall for a fun day of shopping and eating and probably spend no time worrying about a possible slip and fall accident. However, large shopping malls are full of slip and fall hazards. Many customers are injured when the common areas of the mall...

Most slip and fall cases are settled with the insurance company for the negligent business or property owner paying the victim the settlement amount in a lump sum. Depending on your circumstances, you may prefer to receive your payments in a structured settlement...

Many of us step onto escalators at office buildings, shopping centers, hospitals, hotels, and airports with no problem. Unfortunately, many people are injured - sometimes catastrophically - in escalator accidents every year. When this happens, there could be a number...

Many of us spend some of our time each week at the grocery store doing our weekly shopping or picking up a few needed items. Most of the time we can finish our shopping trip without any incident occurring. Unfortunately thousands of people do not have this experience...

Some slip and fall cases just do not settle. It could be that there are hotly disputed issues or the insurance company for the negligent party could dig in its heels about settling the case. If this happens to you, your case will be set for trial - most likely with a...

In a slip and fall case, you must prove the business or property owner's negligence caused your fall and that you suffered injuries as a result of your accident in order to obtain the compensation you deserve. A smart first step is hiring an experienced slip and fall...

While most slip and fall cases eventually settle, some do not get resolved until an attorney files a lawsuit and begins the process of litigating the victim's case. This could be due to disputes regarding the property or business owner's liability for the accident,...

If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident caused by another person or business, you may be concerned about the amount of compensation you can recover and how quickly you can get your settlement compensation. In a situation like this, where the fault clearly...

Slip and fall accidents are common at Las Vegas casinos, buffets, and hotels, and victims suffer long-term back, spinal, and traumatic brain injuries. No matter where you fell, you need to retain an attorney to obtain the compensation you deserve for your medical...

Many people might think that a business, such as a casino, restaurant, or grocery store, is automatically liable if someone injures himself in a slip and fall accident. However, this is not necessarily true. The business owner - or property owner - must have been...

After your slip and fall accident, you may be shocked at how quickly you hear from the insurance adjuster for the business or property owner who caused your fall. He may also offer to settle your case and to present you with a check if you just sign some paperwork....