Slip & Fall Accidents
Slips, Trips, and Falls Are Common Truck Driver Injuries
If you were asked what are the most common injuries that truck drivers experience, you would probably say injuries from truck accidents. Surprisingly, they’re not. It’s actually slips, trips and falls that are the most common injuries for truck drivers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, slips, trips, and falls were the leading cause…
Read MoreSafety Tips in Time for Falls Prevention Awareness Day
Chevy Chase falling off the stage every week on Saturday Night Live in the 1970s and 80s may have been fodder for laughter, but falling in real life is not a joking matter. A bad fall can be quite serious, leading to devastating and lifelong injuries that cost tens of thousands of dollars in medical…
Read MoreWho’s Responsible If I Slip Outside a Store?
If you’re going out to get groceries, some new clothes, or a new grill, or shopping and visiting stores, it should be a simple and safe experience. We’re thinking about what items we’re going to buy, not whether or not we’ll be needing an ambulance ride to the hospital. Whether it’s because of ice, rainwater,…
Read MoreImportance of an Accident Report in a Slip and Fall Case
You’re entitled to be compensated for your injuries in a slip and fall accident in Kansas or Missouri. However, it can be more difficult than you might think to prove negligence in the incident. One way you can strengthen your claim is to file an accident report right after your fall. How Filing an Accident…
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