It is no secret that a fall-related incident can cause various types of injuries, some of which might not appear on the surface. Soft tissue injuries remain unfortunately common among fall victims and in some cases, such injuries can be difficult to detect at first,...
Possible causes of slip-and-fall accidents at work
Virtually all fields of profession carry at least some level of safety risks. One of the most common causes of work-related accidents continues to involve slips and falls and incidents of this nature can occur under a multitude of circumstances. As slip-and-fall...
Possible contributors to slippery surfaces
There may be a multitude of scenarios in which a person in New Mexico or elsewhere could begin to lose balance and suddenly fall to the ground. Wet or slippery surfaces continue to be one of the primary causes of slip-and-fall accidents. However, the average person...
Was your slip-and-fall injury someone else’s fault?
Slippery sidewalks and hallways, unaddressed tripping hazards and other dangers can easily lead to a fall, but who is responsible for that accident? If you experienced a fall as a result of a tripping hazard on another person's property, you might wonder if the...
Slip-and-fall risks may be more common in certain areas
When it comes to addressing safety risks in a building, property owners in New Mexico and elsewhere may find that there could be various factors to consider. One such factor could pertain to identifying areas of the building in which a slip-and-fall risks might exist....
Slip-and-fall accidents could cause severe knee injuries
Certain types of injuries may not only cause severe pain and suffering but could also inhibit a person’s ability to move around and perform daily functions. Knee injuries are one example of a type of injury that could carry similar ramifications and while in some...
Reducing slip-and-fall accidents in the workplace
While certain jobs may be inherently more dangerous than others, safety hazards exist in nearly all fields of profession. One of the most common causes of workplace injuries among workers in New Mexico continues to pertain to slip-and-fall accidents. As such incidents...
Hip injuries after a fall-related accident
If you are suffering from hip injuries you sustained in a fall, you understand how significantly this type of injury can affect your life. What may seem like a minor incident can result in lingering injuries that will require a long and painful recovery, as well as...
Addressing vital slip-and-fall factors
Fall-related incidents can occur at any moment and the repercussions of such incidents can affect those of virtually any age. Individuals in New Mexico who suffer injuries in a slip-and-fall accident due to the negligent actions of a property owner may choose to seek...
What to do after a slip-and-fall accident occurs
Understanding the steps to take after a dangerous incident occurs may not only reduce the stress of the situation, but there could also be certain scenarios in which performing the necessary objectives could prove vital in the future. One such scenario could pertain...
