Hazardous floors or dangerous flooring materials cause more than two million serious falls every year in the United States. And that’s just one cause of these injuries. Others include loose handrails, cluttered walkways, and loose carpets. These injuries usually lead to tens of thousands of dollars of hospital bills, not to mention pain and suffering …
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Each year, supermarkets spend more than $450 million to resolve slip and fall claims. These incidents usually cause extremely serious injuries. For example, broken bones often never entirely heal, and head injuries never heal at all. Additionally, even though Illinois lawmakers have clarified certain points of the law, these claims are legally complex. Because of …
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Serious fall injuries, such as spine injuries, can translate to over $4 million in medical expenses. Compensation is available for these medical expenses. This compensation also usually includes money for other economic losses, such as lost wages and all noneconomic losses, such as pain and suffering. A Rockford personal injury attorney works diligently to collect …
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Every year, fall injuries send more than eight million Americans to hospital emergency rooms. These incidents cause injuries that eventually heal, such as broken bones and some that never heal, such as brain injuries. These victims may be entitled to substantial compensation. The damages include money for economic losses, such as medical bills and non-economic …
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Statistically, most fall victims are over 65, and most of these incidents occur in nursing homes. For a variety of reasons, most nursing homes are dangerous places for most seniors. The risk of a fall is serious, and the injuries which result are equally serious. Damages in Illinois slip-and-fall cases usually include compensation for economic …
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The holiday season is a great time for everyone, including family, friends, and relatives to gather and share joyful moments together. Many people are busy decorating their homes, shopping for gifts, and completing all the essential tasks to make sure everything is perfect. However, nothing can ruin the happiness and fun of the holiday season …
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A slip and fall injury can take place anywhere, be it at a shopping mall, an office building, a restaurant, a sidewalk, or even at someone’s home. Such accidents usually happen when you face a dangerous condition, such as uneven steps, poor lighting, slippery floor, or blockages, that are a result of either negligent or …
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A slip and fall accident is one of the most common personal injury types, affecting one in three older adults each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But while the elderly may be the most at risk for a slip and fall accident, when a property is not maintained in …
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