According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one of our every three senior Americans (age 65 or older) experiences a fall. According to experts, falls are the leading cause of fatal injuries and emergency room visits for seniors. The CDC reports that 20-30% of seniors who fall…
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident in Davie or anywhere in South Florida, you may have a right to seek compensation for your medical costs, lost income, and other expenses related to your injuries. If, like many people who have suffered a serious fall, you…
According to researchers at Colorado State University, there are a number of risk factors which can lead to serious slip and fall accidents among the elderly. Unfortunately, the elderly can be especially vulnerable to slip and fall accidents, and these types of accidents can easily lead to bone fractures, Aventura…
Do you work in Carver Ranches? If so, you may already be aware that workplace safety is of utmost importance. Employers are expected to provide a safe environment for their employees, but each year people file Carver Ranches workers compensation claims and Florida workers compensation claims after being injured in…
In areas of the country where there is winter, slip and fall accidents are a major cause of concern at this time of year due to snow and ice accumulation. In areas with a harsh winter, frozen ice and snow are a major cause of slip and fall accidents as…
Miami is a large city, so it’s no surprise that it sees a large number of slip and fall accidents each year. This is especially tragic given the large number of elderly people in Miami. A Miami slip and fall accident can be potentially fatal for an elderly person. It…
If you have an elderly loved one who is frail or ill, you may already be worried about Florida slip and fall injuries. These types of injuries are in fact one of the leading causes of personal injury among elderly individuals. If someone you care for has suddenly been diagnosed…
Florida slip and fall accidents are often associated with the winter, when rains and cooler weather are common. However, summer is also a high-risk time for these types of personal injuries, especially among the elderly. There are many reasons why emergency rooms across Florida see Florida brain injury patients, broken…
While we often associate Florida slip and fall accidents with elderly persons, in fact the culprit is often not age, but medical conditions. The reality is that any medical or health changes can affect a person’s ability to navigate safely. Consider these medical changes, for example: 1) Physical changes. Florida…
If you have an elderly parent or relative, you may worry about slip and fall accidents. Indeed, Florida slip and fall accidents are one of the leading causes of broken bones and emergency room admittances in older Florida residents. In serious cases, slip and fall accidents can lead to Florida…