Most individuals in New Mexico and elsewhere may give little thought to the possible dangers of encountering hazards and obstacles while traversing another party’s property. As such, those who suffer harm in a slip-and-fall accident might feel somewhat unprepared to...
Proving someone else is to blame for your slip-and-fall accident
When you are visiting a public place, you are probably not thinking about what will happen if you suffer an injury. Simply running errands, going to the doctor or checking things off your to-do list don’t seem like dangerous tasks, but there are risks everywhere. You...
What types of injuries could a slip-and-fall accident cause?
Most individuals in New Mexico and elsewhere have fallen at some point in life and they may be aware that even a fall from a lesser distance can be quite painful. Depending on how a person lands, a short fall may even have the unfortunate possibility of creating more...
Sources of slip-and-fall hazards at grocery stores
In some cases, it may take as little as a few drops of water to cause a surface to become slick, and a wet spot on a floor can create a hazardous scenario if left unattended. While visiting their local grocery stores, individuals in New Mexico might not always be...
Common workplace tripping accidents
An unexpected object in your path can pose a hazard to your health. Each year, thousands of people sustain tripping injuries on the job. These injuries can be serious and long lasting. It’s not uncommon for these injuries to result in fractures, sprains, cuts and...
Film production dangers likely rising but little discussed
There’s been a tremendous boom in television and film production in recent years. Many states are offering their citizens as cast and crew, and New Mexico’s efforts have paid off. But it’s hard to estimate the workplace safety record in an industry as concerned about...
3 hazards to watch out for when working in someone else’s home
If your job involves you cleaning, fixing or building people’s homes, you are probably entering multiple different houses every day. Some of your clients might be very tidy—but some homes could be dangerous. You could suffer an injury in any home you enter. You should...
Can knowing how to fall help reduce injury?
Is there a correct way to fall? If you ask a stunt professional, paratrooper, martial artist or physical therapist, there definitely is. One of the most frustrating aspects to a fall is the moment where you do not have any control to recover, and circumstances mean...
Proving liability in a slip and fall case
When you fall on someone’s property, you may attribute it to two things: one is that you are just clumsy, and out of your own nature slipped and fell. The second is that there was a reason for your fall, and the owner of the property is the cause of the injury. If you...
A slip and fall at the local pool
Summer is here, and swimsuit season has begun. Most people flock to their local pools to cool off during hot days or meet up with friends or family. However, the local pool is a prime location for slip and fall accidents, especially with slippery pool decks and bare...