Most slip-and-fall lawsuits in Virginia and around the country are filed against businesses or commercial property owners, but homeowners can also face this kind of litigation. When damages are awarded in one of these cases, it is usually an insurance company and not...
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Slip-and-Fall Accidents
Common causes of slip and fall accidents
Slip and fall accidents are among the most common circumstances leading to personal injury claims. According to data published by the National Floor Safety Institute, slips and falls are the cause of 11% of workplace fatalities for men and 5% for women. If a person...
Winter weather increases risk of fall injuries
When Danville residents wake up each morning, fall safety is probably the last thing on their minds. However, studies show slip and fall accidents are a leading cause of injury for people in Virginia and across the U.S., and winter weather increases the odds of taking...
Understand these facts about slip-and-fall accidents in Virginia
From their name alone, slip-and-fall accidents do not sound that serious. But every year, more than one million people visit a hospital emergency room due to a slip-and-fall accident. Slip and fall accidents in Virginia may lead to life-altering consequences; it is...
Filing a slip and fall injury accident against the government
Slip and fall accidents are among the most common reasons why Virginia residents are injured. If you have been harmed but need to file your claim against the government, it’s important to know how it works. When is a government entity liable for a slip and fall?...