Parking lots might not be as safe as you would think they are. Slower speeds and reduced traffic may be two reasons that your customers decide to multitask behind the wheel. Keeping your parking lot a safe place requires strategic engineering. Identifying functional...
Protecting The Injured In Arizona For More Than 30 Years
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Protecting yourself from a fall at your job site
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....
Tips for avoiding falls as you get older
For younger people, a fall may merely be embarrassing or result in bruises and stiff muscles. For people over the age of 65, falls can result in life-threatening injuries. These tips can help you prevent falls as you get older. Know your risk factors Many factors can...
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...
Can poorly maintained playground equipment cause injuries?
Taking your children to a playground with Spring in the air can bring celebration for everyone. You can watch your children imagine, jump, play and make memories while you enjoy some quiet and fresh air. However, what you may not see is the danger lurking amidst a...
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 are fourth-degree burns?
The classification of burns ranges from superficial first-degree to severe fourth-degree. Most people are familiar with the categorization of first, second and third-degree burns but do not understand fourth-degree burns, which are extremely painful, dangerous and...
The role of large verdicts in fixing premise liability dangers
Occasionally, large verdicts in premise liability claims hit the mainstream news. Recently, a court case involving CVS Pharmacies resulted in a $43 million verdict against the company. An appeals case upheld the verdict. The question remains: do large verdicts impact...
