If you slip and fall while due to someone else's negligence, he or she may have accountability for any severe injuries you incur, including hip fractures. According to MayoClinic, a hip fracture may occur in the femoral neck or the intertrochanteric region. Your...
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Falls among older adults often lead to injury, hospital visits
Anyone runs the risk of suffering a serious injury in a fall, but older adults, or those 65 and over, are especially at risk. Falls among older populations may be common, but many of them also lead to emergency room visits, hospital stays and expensive, invasive...
Are you experiencing back pain after a fall?
Fall incidents often lead to unprecedented injuries, especially of the head, neck and back. These areas often have a higher susceptibility to damage than others, especially when it comes to the way most people fall, i.e. on their side or back. Speaking of, back pain...
Can a slip and fall result in a skull fracture?
When you think of slip and fall incidents, it likely conjures up a mental image of sliding on ice in an un-salted parking lot. But many places, both indoors and outdoors, can have slick, slippery or otherwise uneven floors. Any time one of these areas lacks proper...
How can my business prevent slippery surfaces?
Slips and falls are bad for a business owner's bottom line for multiple reasons. First of all, if a worker sustained an injury due to a slip or fall that is the business’ fault, this can be a very expensive mistake to make. Additionally, hurt workers also hurt a...
What is an attractive nuisance?
Children have a special status under the law in many cases. This also applies to premise liability. For example, something that exists on your property that could draw children but also threatens them with harm is an “attractive” nuisance under the law. Because of...
3 common sources of apartment complex injuries
As in other states, Arizona requires that residential landlords of multifamily units maintain safe premises for tenants and their families. In addition to keeping common areas clean and hazard-free, this may mean making regular inspections and staying on top of tenant...
Taking action after a dog bite
If you recently sustained injuries due to a dog bite caused by a negligent owner, you need to take a look at your options. Some dog bite victims remain silent because they worry that legal action will not result in a favorable end result or that the court will dismiss...
More than 95% of hip fractures result from falls
The older you get, the harder you may find it to recover from a broken hip. Hip fractures are serious injuries that may have a significant impact on your quality of life, and many hip fractures that occur across Arizona and the United States are the results of falls....
Statistics on falls involving older adults in Arizona
If you are an older adult, it is important to pay close attention to the risks you face each day. Aside from health concerns and traffic accidents, older adults are especially vulnerable when it comes to slip-and-fall accidents. Moreover, if you have a loved one in...
