Nursing homes have an obligation to their clients. They need to take steps to keep the residents safe. In the winter, that includes keeping floors dry and ice out of community areas where people could fall and get hurt.Medical facilities need to be held to a higher...
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Tripped on a mat? You could have a claim
You were headed into one of your favorite stores when you saw that there was a slick area ahead. You went around it, and you let the store owner know that it was there. You did expect them to take care of it, so you forgot about it. You figured that they would salt...
If you fall, do you know if you have a premises liability claim?
It's winter, and that means it's a time when there are plenty of hazards around you. Ice, sleet, snow and the damage from the elements can all add up to create dangerous areas that can lead to accidents.If you get hurt when you're on someone else's property, and if...
Falls: When are they negligence or abuse?
With a loved one in a nursing home, every day can be a challenge. You know that their health is declining and that they need more support to do the things they would have been able to do on their own in the past. That's why you weren't surprised the first time you...
Taking action after a fall in your building
If you are renting an apartment from a landlord, it will mean that you expect the apartment and the rest of the building to be in a reasonable condition. If you find the stairs difficult to climb or the floors slippery, you may have considered raising the issue to...
Age is not all that increases fall risks for the elderly
Falls are problematic for the elderly in any situation, contributing to a high amount of injuries and even fatalities every year. This is true both within nursing homes and in other settings. Experts note that the risk naturally rises with issues that stem from normal...
National Safety Month: Risk by Age Group
It's National Safety Month. With preventable injuries being the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, it's more important than ever to understand the risks faced throughout our lives and what steps we can take to limit our susceptibility to them.0-12...
Winter Slip and Fall Safety Tips
Although the days are already getting longer, there is likely to be quite a few more weeks of ice and snow for us to contend with here in the Chicago area. As Aurora slip and fall lawyers, we know all too well how a slip or fall can lead to missed work and significant...
Home Safety Tips for Fall Prevention
This week is Fall Prevention Awareness Week. Falls are the leading cause of injuries in older adults. Suffering a fall can create a lesser quality of life for many older adults because of the serious injuries they sustain.Keep these home safety tips in mind to make a...
When Do I Have a Premises Liability Claim?
Every day in Chicago, people slip and fall or are otherwise injured while on another's property. Premises liability lawyers recognize that every injury does not make the basis for a personal injury lawsuit, however. How can you find out if you have the legal grounds...