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Car Accidents, Slip and Falls or Other Accidents and Coronavirus COVID-19

Posted on March 11, 2020March 11, 2020 by Alexandra Kane

Accidents and coronavirus COVID-19 . . . After a car accident or slip and fall, or other injury producing accident, many people are taken to or take themselves to the emergency room to have their injuries assessed. How do accidents relate to coronavirus COVID-19? It is important to remember the following guidelines when entering a hospital, urgent care facility or other public place to have your injuries assessed.

Avoid touching your nose, mouth and eyes
Wash your hands often, especially after using door handles, elevator buttons and other touchpoints
If you have a cough, cover your cough with a tissue
Cover any sneezes with a tissue
Throw tissues directly in the trash can
Wear a mask if you have a cough
Stay 6 feet away from a person with a cough
Bring hand sanitizer and/or wipes with you, sanitize your hands and wipe surfaces before eating on or touching them

Coronavirus is believed to be spread through droplets, like coughing or sneezing, which is why it is important to wear a mask if you have a cough.

Hospitals and urgent care facilities have been taking special steps to help prevent the spread of coronavirus or COVID-19. These special steps include additional sanitizing and providing masks for patients with symptoms like a cough. There are few cases of coronavirus in the Philadelphia area, however, hospitals are prepared for a possible influx of patients as a result of the virus. The CDC has prepared guidelines for hospitals to follow in caring for and preparing for patients with coronavirus, and even for healthcare professionals who contract the illness.

Contracting COVID-19 in additional to an injury from a car accident or other accident would be less than ideal, as it would generally lengthen recovery time and could postpone certain tests or treatment. If you have been in an accident, follow the above guidelines to keep yourself healthy and call our accident attorneys if you need legal advice. Our consultations are free to all clients.

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The Plaintiff’s Burden: Ice and Snow

Posted on December 11, 2019February 13, 2020 by admin

The snow has already started to fall in the Northeast, so what happens to accident victims in the event of a slip and fall accident? Who would a slip and fall accident victim sue in this circumstance?

The victim would generally pursue a claim against the property owner. The property owner’s insurance company would cover the claim and costs of the suit so that the property owner himself/herself would not need to pay out of pocket in the event of a recovery. The property owner pays insurance premiums to the insurance company so that the insurance company will cover them in scenarios such as this one.

Snow and Ice Slip and Falls — What to Do

Posted on November 8, 2019November 8, 2019 by admin

Games of Thrones may be over … but Winter is still coming. And with that wintery weather, an increase in slip and falls is also on the way. If you are a victim of a slip and fall on snow or ice, here is what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones from financial harm.

3 Injuries to Watch Out for After a Slip and Fall

Posted on August 15, 2019August 15, 2019 by admin

To the unassuming, a slip and fall might not seem like a big deal. If you fall, it can be tempting to think that your pride is the only thing that could be damaged. However, the truth is that many people who slip and fall injure themselves and don’t realize it until later on, when the problem becomes worse.

Icy Conditions and Slip and Fall Accidents: A Slip and Fall Attorney Summary

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Alexandra Kane

The freezing rain and icy conditions this winter have been leading to slip and fall accidents all over the region. When a person slips and falls as a result of icy conditions, generally the property owner (by and through the property owner’s premises INSURANCE or homeowner’s INSURANCE) bears the responsibility for the accident. The property owner, and sometimes the person who leases the property, has a duty to maintain the property. A property cannot be left in a dangerous condition.

However, in Pennsylvania, there are certain notice requirements that must be met in order to bring a slip and fall lawsuit. In other words, the property owner must have notice of the dangerous or defective condition on his or her property. For instance, if the snow started falling one hour ago, and it is continuing to snow, and you fall on someone’s property as a result of the snow, there may not be enough notice to the property owner, or enough time for a reasonable person to shovel or clean up the dangerous condition. There are also different standards of care owed to different people invited onto a premises, such as a business invitee, a public invitee, a licensee or a trespasser. The standard for maintaining a premises in a safe condition is different for a business invitee than it is for a trespasser.

The law can be complex when it comes to slip and fall accidents. If you need an experienced slip and fall attorney, call us toll free at 855-U-CAN-SUE, or (855) 822-6783. Our slip and fall attorneys will give you a FREE consultation and an honest assessment of your case. Our slip and fall attorneys NEVER take a fee unless they win money for YOU.

Category: Slip and Fall

Car Accidents, Slip and Falls or Other Accidents and Coronavirus COVID-19

The Plaintiff’s Burden: Ice and Snow

Snow and Ice Slip and Falls — What to Do

3 Injuries to Watch Out for After a Slip and Fall

Icy Conditions and Slip and Fall Accidents: A Slip and Fall Attorney Summary

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