Personal Injury Lawyers

  Whether travelling for business or a family vacation, you'll most likely stay in a hotel. Hotels are places of luxury, comfort, and safety, so, understandably, you'd choose them as a place to stay when on the road. You have the legal right to seek help, advice and financial compensation if you are injured while staying at a hotel. The seven most frequent hotel-related injuries are here, so you can see if your circumstance qualifies for a premises liability lawyer . 1.   Falls and slips These two injuries are the most commonly witnessed injuries by hotel visitors. To avoid injuries to guests, hotel personnel have to keep stairs, sidewalks, walkways, and other traffic areas dry and free of debris. Hotel personnel should also warn visitors about potentially hazardous situations (such as an ice-covered pavement. Despite these measures, slips, stumbles, and falls are too familiar on hotel grounds. To avoid a slipor fall accident while staying in a hotel, keep an eye ou...

  Falls are the number one cause of serious injury and death for individuals over the age of 65. While falls can happen and cause injuries to anyone of any age, they are especially problematic for seniors, with a senior falling every second of every day in the U.S. After a slip-and-fall accident, you should receive a full medical evaluation. Not all injuries and issues will appear right away after a fall occurs. When you speak to your doctor, it’s important to mention any mobility issues or joint pain you may be having. Some of the most common injuries that occur after a slip and fall accident include: Hip Fractures According to the CDC , more than 300K older adults are admitted to the hospital due to hip fractures every year. Also, 95% of hip fractures occur because of a fall. Someone with a broken hip may need surgery and have a long and painful road to full recovery. Elbow Injuries While breaking a hip is common in slip-and-fall accidents , you can injure other ...

  Slip and fall accidents happen all the time. No matter your age or health, you may eventually be the victim of this accident. Even though slip and falls are common, the injuries that may occur can range from minor bruises to more serious broken bones or head trauma. In rare cases, death may even occur. Each year, over one million people across the country go to the ER after a slip and fall accident . Up to 15K people over the age of 65 die due to a fall every year.    After the accident, medical bills may accumulate, and the victim may face other financial difficulties, especially if they are unable to return to work. At this point, hiring a Connecticut slip and fall lawyer is highly recommended. Along with hiring legal representation for help with your case, it’s also smart to learn what not to do after being involved in this type of accident. Keep reading to learn what these mistakes are. Not Keeping Records It’s important to document, collect, and keep...