Arizona residents of all ages should note: Fall injuries can and do affect everyone. While people often associate fall injuries with older adults, they can happen regardless of age. The natural response for many individuals after they take a tumble is to jump back up...
What is a nonunion?
Slip and fall accidents might sound benign to someone who has never experienced the severity of a slip and fall injury in Arizona. Victims of a fall may experience serious injuries, most commonly in the form of bone fractures. In some cases, broken bones may heal...
How dangerous are uneven sidewalks?
Phoenix residents expect the city to be well-maintained so that you don't face any harm when you go about your daily business. Unfortunately, Jones Raczkowski will discuss one of the dangers you may face every day without realizing it: uneven sidewalks. Uneven...
6 steps for getting up safely after a fall
As you age, things that used to frighten you no longer do. Unfortunately, the opposite is also true. That is, some previously harmless things can be downright scary. For many Americans, falling turns up in the latter category. Still, what you do immediately after a...
Does a fracture increase your risk of dying prematurely?
A fall in Phoenix always carries with it a risk of injury, sometimes serious. However, if your bones are already brittle due to osteoporosis, you are not only more likely to break a bone, you are more likely to die as a result. According to the American College of...
Falls are the top cause of serious brain damage
At AZ Premises Law in Arizona, our legal team understands how easy it is for a person to fall. In fact, you are at risk of a fall everywhere you go. But you are much more likely to fall if a property owner does not maintain floors and keep them free of debris,...
Steps to take after a slip and fall
Slip-and-fall accidents can be physically, emotionally and financially draining. When you suddenly get hurt because of a dangerous condition, you may be in a state of shock and confusion. But you may be able to get compensation for your accident by filing a personal...
A few tips to help seniors prevent dangerous falls
When you work in the field of premises liability, you see the real-world effects of slip, trip and fall accidents. Although these incidents are often minimized in the media, they can cause serious injuries, especially among the elderly. People over 65 tend to fall...
Who is responsible for an injury caused by an unsafe condition?
If you have been injured by a slip and fall accident in Arizona, you may be unsure where to start the process of getting compensation for your injuries. For a slip and fall suit, there must have been at least a minor injury and you must be able to prove that the owner...