A serious slip and fall injury can turn your life upside down in the blink of an eye. Sadly, such accidents account for over 1 million emergency room visits annually across the United States. An exceptionally bad fall can permanently impact your life. If you sustained a traumatic fall in a place of business in Arkansas, you […]
Category: Premises Liability
Property Owner Liability in Winter Slip-and-Fall Accidents
Winter can be a time for fun activities, such as ice skating and skiing, among a beautiful landscape blanketed in snow. Unfortunately, wintertime also brings an increased risk of slip-and-fall accidents due to icy conditions. The risk is especially dangerous for the elderly. In fact, according to the CDC, 3 million older people are treated in […]
What Damages Can I Recover in a Slip and Fall Case?
A slip-and-fall accident can alter the life of an unexpected victim in an instant. While going about the daily routine, a person may slip and fall on a recently mopped floor or an uneven sidewalk, left suffering with excruciating pain, costly hospital bills, and diminished earning capacity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and […]
Filing a Claim Against a Government Entity for a Slip-and-Fall Accident: Legal Considerations and Challenges
A slip-and-fall accident can occur anywhere, including on government property. According to the National Safety Council, falls accounted for 33 percent of all preventable injuries in 2021. Due to their frequency, the likelihood that an accident occurs on public or government-owned properties – such as schools, libraries, playgrounds, streets, sidewalks, or government buildings – is fairly high. […]
Slip-and-Fall Accidents: How to Prove Liability
No one leaves home in the morning expecting to sustain a fall injury. A particularly bad slip-and-fall accident can be stressful and potentially life-altering. Slip-and-fall accidents are often the result of negligence on the part of a property owner or manager. In such cases, you may be able to pursue restitution for your pain and […]