Falls are a leading cause of unintentional injuries in the United States. Approximately 8.9 million emergency department visits annually are associated to falls. They are also the second-leading cause of unintentional deaths in homes and communities. The most common locations where falls are reported to have occurred are: Stairs Ramps Uneven surfaces Unstable work surfaces Cluttered hallways […]
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The Reality of Slip & Fall Accidents
Doug / 06-04-2014 / Consumer Safety
Falls account for more than 8 million hospital emergency room visits, making up 21.3% of visits. Of that 8 million, a million involve slip and falls (12% of total falls). Over 9 million disabling slip ad falls occur per year. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has linked flooring material as a direct contributing factor in […]
Jury Awards $1.5 Million in Personal Injury Case Against BCI Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Doug / 04-28-2011 / Personal Injury
According to the Daily Markets, a Pima County Superior Court has found that BCI Coca-Cola Bottling Company is responsible for personal injury a woman suffered after slipping and falling. The plaintiff identified as Metzler, a 26 year old kindergarten teacher stopped at a local Fry’s grocery store. While shopping, she slipped and fell on water […]
Worker Wins $2.25 Million Personal Injury Lawsuit
Doug / 04-26-2011 / Personal Injury
According to Online PR News, a settlement has been reached in the case of a man injured by falling off an unsecured ladder while installing crown molding at the top of a two-story room. The ladder slipped, causing the plaintiff to fall and sustain serious injuries to his face, head, knee, mouth and shoulder. The […]
Paynic Home for Funerals Moves to Dismiss Personal Injury Lawsuit
Doug / 04-15-2011 / Personal Injury
According to the Madison Record, defendants George Paynic and Paynic Home for Funerals has moved to dismiss a lawsuit alleging personal injury on the property. According to the complaint, Pansy Rodgers claims she was visiting the funeral home in 2008 when she fell and was injured. The trial is set for Monday. The defendants are […]
Roofer Awarded $16.5 Million for Construction Injury
Doug / 03-25-2011 / Personal Injury
According to EIN News, a migrant worker was awarded $16.5 in a personal injury lawsuit against a former construction employer. Antonio Acevedo came to the United States legally and was hired to work at an Opa-locka warehouse. A catastrophic construction accident left Acevedo paralyzed. According to lawsuit details, the employer required workers to work on […]
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