Preventing slip-and-fall injuries in the home
Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of non-fatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults, according to the National Council on Aging. Falls result [...]
Hidden danger of injury: Is your home safe?
Everyone has heard of “baby-proofing” a home to ensure the safety of the very young, but do people do enough to ensure the safety of other occupants of a home, from youth to adults to the [...]
What is my liability if someone is injured at my home?
When a person is injured on your property, you may be held responsible under the legal principle of “premises liability.” Your homeowners insurance policy (or renters insurance, if you purchase [...]
