When you check into a hotel, you should not worry that you will suffer a serious injury during your stay. Like any property, the owner or the management of the hotel should keep the location free from unnecessary dangers that could cause visiting guests to suffer an...
How do falls impact back health?
Slips, trips and falls of all manner have had an unpleasant impact on the back health of individuals for as long as people have been taking tumbles. Back health is crucially important not only to the overall wellness of a person but to how they conduct themselves in...
What happens during head injury recovery?
When property owners are negligent in making repairs or performing maintenance, other people are at risk of serious injury. For example, a slip and fall accident can easily lead to a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that may have lasting effects on the victim. If you or...
Protect your senior parent after a fall
While slipping on a wet floor may seem a minor incident to some, your senior parent can sustain significant damages after a fall. Costly medical expenses for emergency care, ongoing therapies and necessary equipment and supplies can quickly become overwhelming. When a...
How do you recover from hip replacement?
Hip replacement surgery often follows a hip fracture, especially if the person is older rather than younger. At times, blood cannot properly re-supply the hip joint and thus the bone may collapse or grow deformed after the fracture. This is a major surgery, so it is...
Will renters insurance protect me from liability for a guest’s injury?
Renters insurance provides you peace of mind if you rent your home. It covers your personal belongings in the event of a loss, and it also gives you liability protection. Value Penguin explains renters insurance can cover your portion of liability and serve as a...
Is your landlord liable for crimes occurring on his property?
If you live in an apartment complex or rental home, you naturally expect your home and the property surrounding it to be safe and secure for you and your family. Unfortunately, however, crime can occur virtually anywhere. If you become the victim of it in or around...
A fall may leave you with long-lasting medical problems
You may jump back up after you slip and fall, but this may prove more detrimental in your long-term care. You may have a delayed onset injury that you may make worse by moving forward without addressing it. Some of the most severe damage to the body may occur when you...
Responsibility of a business owner to prevent slips and falls
A business owner has a lot to be responsible for. One is maintaining an office or store so that it does not have hazards that can result in injuries to a client, employee or customer. Slip and fall injuries are common, and there are various ways that an owner,...
Tips for a successful premises liability deposition
If you suffered an injury on another person’s property, whether it was a business or residential property, you may have a premises liability claim. This lawsuit can help you recover your medical expenses, loss of income and other related costs. However, when you file...