A fall-related incident could take a devastating toll on the health and well-being of a victim of virtually any age. However, studies indicate that there are various reasons for which slip-and-fall accidents may pose a greater risk to the elderly. Individuals in New...
Possible signs of neck injuries after a fall-related accident
While a fall-related incident can occur in the blink of an eye, the aftermath of such an incident could continue to haunt a person through the rest of life. Studies indicate that neck injuries continue to be a common concern for victims of slip-and-fall accidents in...
Fall-related risks for household workers
There are a multitude of individuals who work in professions that require them to visit another party’s home to perform job-related tasks and some may even work within a household year-round. Those who work in professions such as plumbing may visit numerous houses...
Fall-related hazards at amusement parks
With summer approaching, many families may be preparing to take the kids to one of many popular vacation destinations. In many cases, a summer trip might include visiting a local theme park and with the excitement involved with such an occasion, individuals in New...
Trips and slips can lead to serious head injuries for victims
After suffering a severe blow to the head, a New Mexico victim may struggle with memory, cognition and other functions of daily life. This is possible regardless of how the injury happened as the severity of head injuries depends on factors that include the force of...
Shoulder injuries remain common in slip-and-fall accidents
Fall-related accidents can occur under various situations and there may be numerous types of health conditions that might arise following such incidents. Shoulder injuries continue to remain far too common among slip-and-fall accident victims and such injuries might...
Falls remain a common cause of injury on playgrounds
Whether at school or at a park close to home, many children may spend a significant amount of time having fun at local playgrounds. While playgrounds may provide kids in New Mexico with various types of activities, there may also be certain safety hazards involved,...
Evaluating slip-and-fall hazards in parking lots
When it comes to fall-related accidents, most individuals in New Mexico and elsewhere might feel that such incidents typically occur in an indoor setting. However, studies indicate that there are also various slip-and-fall hazards that may be unfortunately common in...
Slip-and-fall risks for oil and gas workers
Individuals in New Mexico and elsewhere who operate in the oil and gas industry may work in harsh environments nearly every day. Working with and around heavy-duty machinery, around cords and cables and near slippery surfaces are just a few of the possible examples of...
Important steps to avoiding slip and trip-related accidents
A slip-and-fall accident or trip-and-fall accident may not seem like a major personal injury event, but it has the potential to leave you facing devastating injuries and other consequences that can affect multiple areas of your life. What may seem like a minor fall...