Businesses in Pennsylvania should uphold a basic maintenance schedule that allows them to create a safe and functional space for you to shop. Negligence and overlooked hazards can substantially increase your risks of slipping and falling. Knowing what to expect from...
How can pool accidents be prevented?
Now that summer is almost here, many people are opening up their home pools. Whether you have a pool on your property or live near neighbors who have one, safety is a must to prevent serious accidents involving your children. According to HealthyChildren.org, home...
Do you know these common slip-and-fall injuries?
You know some slip-and-fall injuries take a day or two before you notice them, but what discomfort should you look out for? You do not want to mistake everyday aches and pains for potential grounds for legal action. To clear up confusion, see what The Joint...
Conditions leading to outdoor slip-and-fall accidents
Slip-and-fall accidents can happen in a myriad of locations and different seasons in Pennsylvania. You should look out for conditions that will increase your chances of slipping and falling as these accidents result in pain and injuries. In extreme cases, you could...
Business owners can be proactive in preventing falls
Slip and fall injuries are among the most common, as well as costly, workplace injuries. Business owners in Pennsylvania who do not provide a safe environment for their workers, clients and guests may wind up facing workers' compensation claims and even premises...
How businesses can prevent a slip and fall lawsuit
Business owners in Pennsylvania are expected to maintain a safe area for employees, customers and clients, and some of the things they must guard against are slip and fall accidents. Below are seven ways that they can lower the chances of such an accident occurring....
Traumatic brain injuries have long-term effects
Most common among motor vehicle and slip and fall accidents, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) often have long-lasting effects. Since TBI affects brain function, these effects vary greatly in both type and severity. Short-term effects can impact memory, vision, balance,...
What to do after suffering a slip-and-fall injury
Personal injury accidents, are serious legal matters. While a victim may waive off their losses in order to quickly move past their ordeal, they should be aware that they may have rights to compensation if liability for their harm rests on another party. A...
Outdoor slip-and-fall accident may indicate premises liability
Pennsylvania residents are no strangers to the variable weather that the state can throw at them. During the summer, Butler residents may enjoy warm days and dry conditions, but as fall and winter approach the temperatures can drop and precipitation can pick up. When...
Floors become dangerously slippery for many reasons
Whenever you enter a commercial property, you expect a certain level of safety. You expect that the staff has your best interests in mind and that they will be careful and respectful to keep you from injury.Unfortunately, that's not always what you get. Through...
