A trespasser is someone who enters a property without the permission of the property owner. It is illegal to trespass, but what happens if the trespasser suffers an injury while on the property? According to the New Jersey Courts, the liability of a property owner...
Premises Liability
What should you know about ladder falls?
Any worker who has to spend any time at all on ladders while on the clock should understand the potential risks that come along with ladder usage. This includes fall risks, which make up the majority of ladder-related accidents. What exactly should workers know about...
Treatment options for hypertrophic burn scars
Major burn injuries are likely to result in hypertrophic scars that rise above the surface of the skin. According to the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center, hypertrophic scars form when the collagen fibers that the body produces to heal the damage become...
Stay safe in snow and ice this season
Running errands can be hazardous in the winter. Even after a storm passes, ice, snow and slush create slick surfaces that can result in a catastrophic fall injury. Review these safety tips to avoid a fall and find out what to do next if you do experience this type of...
Helping a loved one with a TBI
Dangerous property conditions sometimes lead to accidents such as falls. As a result of falling from heights, people may suffer serious injuries, including traumatic brain injuries. For those with TBIs, as well as their loved ones, such trauma often has life-changing...
Store owners can prevent many slip and fall injuries
Store owners have a lot to think about when it comes to keeping employees and customers safe. Slips and falls happen for a number of reasons, and they can result in injuries such as broken bones, sprained muscles, head injuries, back injuries and contusions. In many...
How can a supermarket slip and fall cause serious injuries?
Slipping on spilled liquid or tripping on an item at a supermarket can leave you in pain for a long amount of time. Symptoms from these injuries can occur so slowly you not realize what is happening at first. However, they can also come on suddenly and linger. Head...
How do I know if I have a spinal cord injury?
Suffering a fall on a floor inside of a public place might not cause you a lot of pain. You may think that you avoided a bad outcome and not give the fall much thought. Some falls, however, can still result in something serious like a spinal cord injury even if you do...
Settlement loans: What do you need to know about them?
A premises liability accident can leave you seriously injured and unable to work and, as a consequence, in a tight financial situation. Though you may have filed a lawsuit to recoup the cost of medical expenses, lost wages and other damages, it may take years before...
Dangerous displays and falling products
Retail establishments spend a lot of time and energy on the presentation of products for better sales. They should also be assessing displays and shelves for dangers that could harm customers and employees. Safety experts identify these hazards as common causes of...