One of the most significant hazards of working in construction is the risk of falling. Working at height means you could lose your footing or be at the mercy of an unreliable scaffolding structure. Protecting yourself against falls requires your vigilance and action....
Protecting The Injured In Arizona For More Than 30 Years
Slip & Fall
A fifth of all falls cause serious injuries
More older adults are falling across Arizona and the rest of the United States, and many of these falls are leading to serious, potentially life-threatening injuries. Older adults often have more fall-related risk hazards than younger Americans. This raises, not only...
What are the dangers of home clutter?
Having people over at your home for a visit or a party can be a fun time, but things may take a bad turn if a guest trips and falls, suffering a serious injury that might require a trip to the doctors or even a hospital. While spilled liquid or a damaged floor may...
What should you do if you experience headaches following a slip and fall?
If you hit your head following a slip and fall accident, you may not show symptoms of a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury for hours or days following the injury. Many patients suffer persistent headaches or headaches that worsen gradually. According to Mayo...
How can you fall-proof a home?
When people think about fall incidents that cause injury, their minds often drift to workplace accidents or mishaps on public property. Rarely do they ever consider the dangers that lurk in one of the places people spend the most time: their homes. Due to the high...
What do you know about coping with a spinal injury?
A slip-and-fall accident left you with a serious spinal cord injury. Doctors already treated you, but you still have a long road to recovery. How do you cope and prepare for difficulties? Mayo Clinic discusses coping and support options for spinal cord injury...
What does hip replacement recovery look like?
Following a hip fracture, some patients may require hip replacement surgery. Sometimes, blood cannot supply the ball portion of the hip joint and may cause the bone to deform or collapse after a fracture. If you undergo hip replacement surgery, your recovery may vary...
Fall-related traumatic brain injuries may increase dementia risk
When you visit stores and restaurants in Phoenix, you expect them to be reasonably free from slip-and-fall hazards. After all, if you have retired, you would rather spend your time playing with your grandkids than recovering from a fall-related injury. While hip...
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...