If you have ever lost your footing and fallen in a public place, you know just how embarrassing a slip-and-fall accident can be. Many of these accidents, of course, injure more than just a person's ego. Indeed, slipping, tripping and falling can cause broken bones,...
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What you should know about asbestos exposure
If you work in construction, shipbuilding, demolition or a similar industry, you may have come in contact with asbestos at some point. Manufacturers no longer use asbestos but it is still present in many older buildings. The dangers of asbestos are now...
What are the leading causes of a slip and fall?
A stumble or a slip may result in more than wounded pride. You may suffer an injury that is more than inconvenient. Slips and falls can happen for various reasons, but not all of them fall on the shoulders of the property owner. Take a look at some of the things...
What can we learn from fatal truck accident statistics?
Federal and state agencies maintain information about all accidents. When looking at truck accident statistics, there is a lot to learn. It can help to inform about when and where these crashes occur. It also makes it clear who is most at risk of fatal injuries in...
Defining aggressive driving and how to respond
Aggressive driving is a dangerous behavior that can lead to accidents and injuries. Many substitute the term road rage for violent or uncontrolled driving, but not all aggressive driving is the result of anger. Aggression on the road takes many forms, and how you...
Sidewalk slip-and-fall accidents: Who is liable?
It is not uncommon to slip and fall while going about day-to-day activities. You may encounter treacherous surfaces in grocery stores, in hospitals and even while strolling on the streets. A fall takes only an instant but can lead to minor to severe injuries, such as...
Older adult deaths and injuries due to falls
If you worry about your safety as an older adult, or have concerns about a loved one, it is critical to understand the prevalence of falls among older adults and the consequences of these accidents. Every year falls shatter the lives of many older adults and their...
What makes a slip and fall case?
After a trip and fall in public, you may rush to stand and brush off any embarrassment. After the moment passes, you may start to feel the indications of an injury. Slips, trips and falls may cause severe injuries, such as those to the spinal cord, depending on the...
The negative consequences of animal bites and scratches
Personal injuries caused by animals happen on many different levels, from the relatively minor scratch to the extremely painful bite on a vulnerable body part. When an injury comes from a household pet, legal action may follow from the injured party. Often the damages...
Police say fatality was apparent at collision site
Kentucky police are often dispatched when a motor vehicle accident occurs. A recent incident sent several officers to a scene where they found a deceased victim. The officers stated that they could immediately tell that a man lying at the scene of the crash was...