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Many people have been there: browsing the aisles at Publix in Florida or wandering through a bustling Macy’s in Chicago when, suddenly, the ground disappears beneath their feet. Slip and fall accidents in large chain stores are unfortunately common. If you have recently taken such a fall, depending on the severity of your injuries,…

A Chicago winter means lots of snow and freezing rain. After a storm, everyone must walk carefully while outdoors to try to avoid slipping and falling. But the responsibility does not lie completely with potential slip-and-fall victims. Property owners have a legal duty to keep their sidewalks, parking lots and floors reasonably clear and…

It’s extremely common to see stores have wet, slick floors when it has been raining outside. For the most part, they take care of this problem by mopping up the water regularly and using rugs and mats in the front entrance to allow people to dry their shoes. Some stores add in additional protections,…

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 standard than others, because they are…

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…

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 that injury is a…

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 heard…

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 your landlord. You may also…

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 aging, such as problems with an elderly person’s gait…

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 Months Infants are most at risk for suffocation. Over 2…