FORT MYERS – Slip and fall cases are seen as outliers in comparison to many others because of the perception to bystanders and liability disputes. But the reality is that slip falls can happen to anybody, whether you are an entry-level employee or if you are the Mayor of Fort Myers. The Fall Indeed, the Mayor…
MIAMI DADE COUNTY – A 69-year-old man was walking outside a shopping plaza when he wandered onto a freshly painted sidewalk. He slipped and fell on the wet paint, and was immediately transported to a nearby hospital. His severe injuries warranted him needing several healthcare providers. By the end of treatment, he sustained a traumatic…
No one goes into a store thinking that this is their last trip being fully independent, or that they may suffer a significant injury. That is what happened to one young couple in St. Louis…. Just 10 years ago, an engaged couple was walking into Costco when one of the two slipped on a grease…
STATEWIDE – Injured in a slip and fall or trip and fall at a Dollar Tree Store? Dollar Tree has a history of failing to follow industry standards for stocking merchandise and failing to properly build merchandise displays. If you were injured because of the negligence of Dollar Tree, you may have a case and may…
MANATEE • BAYSHORE GARDENS – Have you been injured from a SLIP AND FALL in a TARGET store? You may be entitled to COMPENSATION for your injuries. Florida law provides that retail stores such as TARGET may be liable for PREMISES LIABILITY if the store had actual or constructive knowledge of the dangerous condition existing on…
KISSIMMEE • ORLANDO • OSCEOLA • ORANGE • SEMINOLE – With so many local attractions, it is no wonder that there are so many hotels and motels in the area. But be cautious of where you choose to stay, as many hotels and motels do not properly maintain their properties and allow dangerous conditions to exist with…
BRADENTON • SARASOTA – With so many local attractions, it is no wonder that there are so many hotels and motels in the area. But be cautious of where you choose to stay, as many hotels and motels do not properly maintain their properties and allow dangerous conditions to exist with no attempt at repair. Recently,…
A recent study finds a certain type of hip replacement surgery may place patients at a higher risk of complications. The study, which looked at anterior total hip arthroplasty on a fracture table, was authored by Dr. Jewett and Dr. Collis of the Slocum Orthopedic Center. The anterior approach for total hip replacement is a surgical approach to the…
According to the NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL – Every year, unintentional injuries kill more than 101,000 individuals, with a cost to society of $608 billion. Of all the risks, falls are the leading cause of unintentional death among people 65 and older, approaching 11,000 deaths a year. Falls are the third leading cause of death for…
STATEWIDE – Florida is home to a great number of senior citizens. Due to a high number of retirees in Florida, we see a higher number of slip and fall or trip and fall injuries here in the sunshine state. Among the senior population, falls are a serious public health problem. In the United States,…
