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Nov 13 2017

PREVENTING FALLS FOR SENIORS

It is estimated that 25 percent of senior adults 65 years of age and older will experience a fall this year. Falls are the leading cause of injury for elderly adults in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC): About 20 percent of falls cause a severe injury; Roughly 2.8 million seniors go to emergency rooms for falls each year; Hip fractures result in about 300,000 hospitalizations annually; Falls are the most common cause of TBIs (traumatic brain injuries); A fall...

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Nov 8 2017

SENIORS AND FALLING — A GREATER RISK FOR SENIORS ACCORDING TO NEW STUDY

Science Daily reports on a new study from researchers at the University of Waterloo that found elderly individuals require twice as long to realize they are falling compared to younger adults. This delay in the realization they are falling puts the seniors at an increased risk for serious injuries, according to the study. When you fall, you typically react in ways that can minimize the risk of injury from the impact. However, if an older adult experiences a delay in realizing they are falling, the delay leaves that...

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Oct 13 2017

Retail Stores Need To Keep Floors Safe! Holiday Slip and Fall Accidents

It is hard to believe but Black Friday shopping will be upon us in just a little over a month. Retail stores have been making plans for the holiday shopping rush for many months. A lot of planning goes into setting up displays, ordering additional merchandise, and develop holiday shopping ads that will attract thousands of customers this season. However, retail stores should also take time to develop safety measures to ensure that floors are kept safe for customers this shopping season to avoid a slip...

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Sep 22 2017

LEGAL TERMS USED IN A SACRAMENTO SLIP AND FALL CLAIM

When you are injured in a fall, you are concerned with getting the medical care you need to heal from your injuries. As you recover, you begin to realize that you may have a claim against the property owner for your damages. Our Sacramento slip and fall attorneys can help you seek compensation for your injuries from the property owner. As we discuss your slip and fall claim, we may use several legal terms that are new to you. Below are explanations of some of...

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Feb 17 2017

SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY IN CALIFORNIA

When you are a guest on someone’s property, you don’t expect to be injured in an accident. Unfortunately, there are incidents in which guests are injured in a slip and fall accident on private property. When you are injured on private property, you have the same right to recover compensation for your injuries and damages as you do if you are injured on public property. However, you must prove liability in order to receive compensation. If you fail to prove liability, you won’t receive any...

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Jan 2 2017

WHAT ARE THE COMMON CAUSES OF SACRAMENTO SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS?

Slip and fall accidents are more common than you might believe and falls can result in serious injuries. Below are several common causes of slip and fall accidents in Sacramento. Problems with Flooring or Surfaces One of the most common causes of slip and fall accidents is the surface or the flooring. You can fall on a torn rug, broken step, crack in the pavement, or slippery surface. If a surface becomes wet due to a leak or a spill, someone can easily fall and...

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Sep 14 2016

SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS IN THE GROCERY STORE

When you consider the environment, the high number of slip and fall accidents in grocery stores is easy to explain. The grocery store is full of items that cause floors to become slippery and dangerous if spilled on the floor. Hundreds of customers moving throughout the store every hour increases the likelihood that something will be spilled on the floor. To make matters worse, the floors in most grocery stores are constructed of slick flooring materials that become treacherous for customers to walk on even...

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Dec 21 2015

Filing Lawsuits for Pain and Suffering in California

When you are injured in an accident caused by another party, you incur financial damages such as medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and other out-of-pocket expenses. These are typical losses that most people experience when injured in a slip and fall accident, car crash, truck accident, medical malpractice, bicycle crash, pedestrian accident, defective product case, and other types of personal injury claims. Insurance companies for the at-fault party should reimburse you for these amounts.  Insurance companies should also compensate victims for their pain and...

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Sep 18 2015

FILING A STRONG SLIP AND FALL INJURY CLAIM

Collect Critical Evidence to Prove Your Slip and Fall Injury Claim If you have been a victim of a serious slip and fall injury it is very important for you to build a strong injury claim to help protect your rights to fare compensation. Most people do not think to gather the critical evidence at the time of the accident to help support your claim. That is why we have provided useful information here to help you build a strong slip and fall injury claim....

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