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...
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 are examples of escalator malfunctions?
Multi-story stores and malls often have escalators to transport people up and down floors. Many people ride escalators without incident. This is not always the case, unfortunately. Some escalators have defects that, if not corrected by store management, have the...
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...
How the elderly can avoid falls when running errands
Business owners have a responsibility to take reasonable care to protect people on their premises from falling and injuring themselves. However, many proprietors do not survey their premises from the point of view of an elderly person, for whom the odds of falling —...
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...
