Blog: Slip and Fall Accidents

Slip and fall accidents may be more common than you think. Some slip and fall accidents are minor, leading to aches and pains, and a few bruises. Other slip and fall accidents, however, can be much more severe, leading to painful, broken bones or chronic head, back, and neck pain. Learning the most common causes can help you avoid a painful accident. What is a Slip and Fall Accident? A slip and fall accident...

You never expect to slip and fall and injure yourself while visiting a local restaurant. If you slipped and fell at a restaurant and suffered severe injuries, you may be able to sue them for compensation. The compensation you collect can help you cover your damages, including medical bills. Who’s Responsible in a Slip and Fall Accident? A few different parties can be responsible when a slip and fall accident occurs, including...

Slip and fall accidents may be more common than you think. Slippery, wintry parking lots can lead to a slip and fall accident. Even visiting your favorite store can lead to a slip and fall after an employee mops the floors. While the majority of slip and fall injuries are minor, they can sometimes lead to severe injuries, like the potential for head trauma. What is Head Trauma in a Slip and Fall...

The holiday season offers a lot to look forward to. But in between shopping trips and enjoying the first snowfall of the year, it’s important to know the risks of being in an accident. A slip and fall accident often occurs out of nowhere while someone is enjoying their day. Before they know it, they’re left with a painful injury and expensive medical bills and may not have the ability to return to work, putting...

Slip and fall accidents can be painful and expensive. While you can’t always prevent a slip and fall accident from occurring, especially when it’s someone else’s fault, you can know the most common risks, and places, in which they most often occur. The most common places for slip and fall accidents include: Retail Stores Perhaps it’s because retail stores are a place that most people visit, but they are one of the most common places...

If you were injured in a slip and fall accident while visiting the Jersey Shore, call the personal injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Richard A. Stoloff in Linwood, NJ for a consultation. You looked forward to your Jersey Shore getaway all year and the trip is finally here. But on your trip you slip and fall and get injured. You now have to spend the rest of your vacation time at the hospital...

At some point, mostly everyone will suffer a minor slip and fall at in their life. However, sometimes this slip and fall accidents can be extremely severe and difficult to deal with, especially if they occurred on public property. Find out what your options are for compensation below. With the holiday season firmly upon us, many people will be visiting their local mall and grocery store for last minute gifts and treats. High traffic areas...

Tips to Prevent Slip Trips and Fall Sometimes all it takes is mere seconds of distraction to send you slipping and falling your way to an injury. It always seems to happen quickly, and only when you feel the pain of your injury do you realize just how serious a slip and fall incident can be. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, slips and falls account for the majority of general industry accidents...

Those who injure themselves at a private residence may feel that suing the owner of a private property may seem difficult. They often wonder whether or not they have a case. In most situations, if a person is injured on a private residence, a lawsuit can be filed against a homeowner’s insurance policy as the policy will often have an amount allocated for such events. However, it can also be possible to sue a homeowner...