Slip-and-fall accidents are traumatic and can lead to serious and life-threatening injuries. Severe injuries such as head injuries and broken bones occur in approximately 20% of all falls. Protecting your rights is critical for your long-term well-being if you have a...
Common hotel injuries for which the owner is at fault
When you stay at a hotel as a guest, the owner and staff have a responsibility to safeguard your well-being. Failure to do so will result in a premises liability case that can severely impact the hotel's reputation and finances. If an injury does occur, you might be...
Hazardous conditions a property owner should know about
Real estate owners have a duty to protect anyone who visits their private property. Therefore, they need to consistently search for and address any hazards. Hazardous conditions include anything that can harm an individual, from causing injuries to affecting their...
A fifth of all falls lead to serious injuries
Certain risk factors make Arizona residents more prone to falling. While not every fall leads to a serious injury, many do, and while it may take quite some time for someone who falls to recover physically, they may, too, face emotional hardships in the aftermath of a...
What are some recent findings about falling in hotels?
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...