Many of us associate slip and fall injuries with wet winter months, but in fact the summer can pose a number of tripping hazards: 1) Overgrown plants, weeds, and hedges. Trailing weeds and plants can be a slip and fall hazard and can lead to serious personal injuries such as…
For the elderly, the bus is not only a possible means of transportation; it can also be a hazard. Each year, many people – most of them elderly – suffer falls and resulting injuries on buses. The movement on a bus and the relatively hard surface of a bus floor…
For the business owner, and especially the small business owner, a slip and fall accident is serious. Slip and fall accidents are among the most common injuries in workplaces and can lead to fractured bones, brain injuries, and even fatalities. In many cases, they can also lead to lawsuits, especially…
Slip and fall accidents occur all over Florida and all across the country each day. In many cases, these injuries lead to nothing more than injured pride, but these slips can also lead to spinal cord injury, fractured bones, brain injuries, and other serious problems. If you slip and fall,…
Many slip and fall accidents occur inside the home. For seniors, these accidents can lead to serious injury – including broken bones, head injuries, and spinal cord injury – and even death. Making a home safer is not difficult. Each room in a home represents different dangers and each room…
Among the elderly living in Florida, slip and fall accidents constitute a major cause of personal injury. There are many reasons for this. Some seniors have conditions – such as heart disease or diabetes – that affect balance while others are taking medications that can lead to dizziness. Some have…
Slip and fall accidents can often be prevented, and there are a myriad of helpful devices on the market that can help you if you feel as though you might fall. If you feel unsteady on your feet and nervous about slip and fall accidents, these devices can help you…
Experts estimate that as many as 6 out of every 10 slip and fall accidents occur in the home. Partly, this is because many of us spend so much time at home. Partly, this high rate of accidents may stem from the fact that we may take our safety at…
Do you have these risk factors for slip and fall accidents: 1) Age. Those over 65 are more likely to suffer from slip and fall accidents and are more likely to sustain serious personal injury as a result of the accident. 2) Footwear. Shoes with smooth leather soles, high-heeled shoes,…
Florida has long been seen as a haven for retirees, who enjoy the warm climate, natural beauty, and many resources that the state has to offer. Unfortunately, Florida retirees, like older Americans everywhere, face a common danger: slip and falls. More than a third of all persons age 65 years…