Falling down stairs can lead to devastating injuries. If your slip and fall injuries were caused by the negligence of another business, city, or person, you could have a slip and fall claim against that business or person. What Are Example Of Stairway Negligence That Can Lead To Injuries? 1.) Defective Handrails One way … Read more
If you suffered injuries from a fall at a convenience store, you may have a slip and fall claim. As a shopper at a convenience store you will be considered what is known as a “business invitee” to that store. This means the convenience store owes you, as its customer, an affirmative duty to protect … Read more
In a 2021 report, The Consumer Product Safety Commission cataloged nearly 527,000 emergency department-treated injuries associated with off-highway vehicles (OHVs) with more than two wheels over five years ending in 2020. This means that, on average, over 100,000 ATV-related injuries occur annually. For its report, the term OHV included Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs), Remotely Operated … Read more
Escalators have become universal in our daily lives, allowing us to move between different levels of buildings, such as shopping malls, airports, and subway stations. While these moving staircases are known for their efficiency and convenience, they also carry the potential for accidents. In this post, we will explore what happens when you are involved … Read more
Whether you live in a rented apartment, public housing, or even your own home, a house fire can happen to anyone. And all too often, these tragic events lead to a loss of life. Depending on the type of housing you are living in, and the circumstances surrounding the fire, there could be countless people … Read more
What You Need to Know About SEPTA Lawsuits The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) serves nearly 4 million people in five counties in and around Philadelphia. This regional public transportation authority operates buses, trains, and trolleys. While the transportation provided by SEPTA is reasonably safe, serious accidents can and do occur. SEPTA accidents can cause … Read more
Winning a slip and fall personal injury case seems straightforward. If you are hurt through the negligence of another, you should receive just compensation, right? This should be easy to answer. But it’s often far different in practice. Any personal injury case rests on the victim’s ability to prove a defendant’s negligence. Due to the … Read more
According to the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention one out of five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones. Over 800,000 patients a year are hospitalized because of a fall injury, most often because of a head injury or hip fracture. These injuries are common across Pennsylvania, including Montgomery County Pennsylvania, … Read more
Premises liability lawsuits are also commonly known as slip-and-fall lawsuits. These cases cover a wide variety of issues, and can have a number of various outcomes. The best way to get a better understanding of your individual case is to call the Thistle Law firm and speak to us via a free consultation. Our team … Read more
Slip and fall injuries are a top workplace danger and a scourge of older adults. These falling injuries are responsible for 3 million emergency room visits per year. As a category, falls are the leading reason people visit hospital emergency rooms. 22 percent of slip and fall incidents are responsible for those injured missing more than one month from … Read more