Slip-and-fall Accidents

Premises liability is the legal principle utilized to determine what party is legally responsible for a person injured in a slip-and-fall accident. The doctrine of premises liability requires a person who controls certain property to keep the location in a reasonably...

If you live in Pennsylvania, you know that ice and snow are common hazards for a good chunk of the year. You may also know that property owners generally have a duty to keep their property well-maintained and safe of obvious hazards that could put someone in...

As summer slips into fall, hunting seasons will soon begin. That makes this a good time to brush up on safety issues that are of particular concern to hunters -- but we aren't talking about gun safety.Let's talk about tree stands, instead. After all, September is...

Because of winter weather, one of the biggest hazards you face while shopping for the holidays could be right under your feet.According to the National Floor Safety Institute, falls are the No. 1 reason that people end up in emergency rooms -- and many of those falls...

What's the biggest danger you face on a daily basis?A lot of people probably fear a car accident on their way to or from work every day. While it's true that commutes can be difficult and car accidents are deadly, the biggest threat to your health may simply come from...

A chill is starting to gather in the air at night and leaves are already starting to turn on a few trees -- which means that autumn is surely here.It also means that you need to start thinking about how to avoid a dangerous slip-and-fall accident that could leave you...

In a slip-and-fall injury, your clothing and shoes can both end up being important pieces of evidence if the case goes to trial. They may even factor into whether or not a case is settled outside of court.Why are these things so important? A shoe that has a good tread...

People often make time in the summer to visit their friends, especially for backyard parties. Unfortunately, accidents can happen during those visits that can end up putting a strain on the friendship.If you're seriously injured at a friend's house, it's important to...

Slip-and-fall accidents are terribly common -- and they can be more devastating than most people realize. Depending on your age, your health and the type of fall you take, you can end up with anything from a torn ligament in your knee to a traumatic brain injury.Falls...

The floor is wet, or the sidewalk is icy. Suddenly, you feel the world shift around you as your feet slid out from under you. You wind up falling on your back, slamming onto your side or crashing into nearby fixtures in the store. You may need help to get up, or you...