Multi-story stores and malls often have escalators to transport people up and down floors. Many people ride escalators without incident. This is not always the case, unfortunately. Some escalators have defects that, if not corrected by store management, have the...
Protecting The Injured In Arizona For More Than 30 Years
Premises Liability
How the elderly can avoid falls when running errands
Business owners have a responsibility to take reasonable care to protect people on their premises from falling and injuring themselves. However, many proprietors do not survey their premises from the point of view of an elderly person, for whom the odds of falling —...
Broken bones and other slip-and-fall accident injuries
If you fall down, you could sustain a serious injury that interferes with your quality of life. Whether you have to take time off of work or have to permanently step down from your position, a fall could interfere with your career. If you break a bone or sustain a...
The most common injuries for the elderly
As you get older, you face an increased risk for a variety of injuries and illnesses. As your body ages, you also heal at a slower rate making it even more important to avoid damaging injuries that come from slips and falls and other incidents. If you reside in the...
Keeping your kids safe while you shop
Taking your family shopping can be quite an adventure, especially if you have young and curious children. Falls, in particular, can have detrimental consequences to your children's safety and well-being. While businesses should do everything in their power to protect...
What can you expect after a hip fracture?
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...
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...
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...
