In the minutes after a serious slip-and-fall accident, the last thing you are thinking about is what you can do to build the strongest personal injury claim possible. While you may be confused and overwhelmed, the actions you take immediately after your accident could be the difference between a successful claim and an unsuccessful one….
As we get older, it becomes harder to navigate around certain areas or react to sudden objects like we can when we are younger. Reflexes slow down and this can make it harder to maneuver around. It should be no surprise, then, that one of the most common types of accidents suffered by seniors is…
Slips and falls cause a large percentage of serious injuries to Americans of all ages. Statistics compiled by the National Floor Safety Institute tell the grim story: Falls account for more than 8 million (21.3 percent) hospital emergency room visits, representing the leading cause of visits. Slips account for more than 1 million hospital visits,…
As the summer vacation season approaches, thoughts turn to time with family and friends and the beach, lake, and/or mountains. Unfortunately, vacations are sometimes marred by injuries suffered in vacation rental cottages. In light of the huge number of people who enjoy vacations in NC, injuries due to maintenance deficiencies in cottages are very small. …
Summer is just around the corner and that means lots of fun water activities, for both adults and children. One of the most popular places to enjoy the water is a swimming pool, whether in someone’s backyard, a hotel, or amusement park. Unfortunately, swimming pools can also pose safety hazards, resulting in injuries and drownings. …