When someone suffers an acute orthopedic injury, which is a serious injury to any part of the musculoskeletal system, it’s often considered “orthopedic trauma.” According to the Mt. Sinai Health System, orthopedic trauma usually involves an injury caused by an...
One of the most dangerous types of accidents that happens in retail stores results in injuries caused by falling merchandise. A routine shopping trip can turn disastrous if you are struck by products stacked many feet above the ground or heavy merchandise stacked at...
Allowing for safe access is a basic expectation for property owners. Both people who own their own homes and businesses open to the public should ensure that visitors to a property don't face unnecessary risk. Pavement, including sidewalks and parking lots, often...
Insurance companies often want you to believe that they are on your side. They market themselves as a service or even a caretaker. For instance, many use common idioms like saying that you are “in good hands.” In a lot of ways, sayings like this have parental...
There’s no question that alcohol impairs people’s senses. People may feel a little tipsy after one drink, which can be great for socializing. After two or three drinks, people may experience blurred vision, focus impairment, poor muscle coordination and bad judgment. ...
Most people know that many construction workers are at risk for injury at work because of the elevations at which they perform their jobs and the heavy machinery they often have to handle. Fewer people recognize how construction sites around Colorado are also a source...
Animal attacks are not common occurrences, but they happen often enough to be a source of concern for anyone who accesses public spaces like parks in Colorado or socializes with people who own animals. Domestic animals, including dogs, can become violent and...
Parking lots contribute noticeably to the expense generated by daily business operations. Parking lots consume a lot of space, which can be expensive to purchase or rent. Parking lots also require regular maintenance, which adds even more to a company's expenses. From...
Stairs can be a tricky thing – especially here in Colorado where snow and ice can make outdoor steps dangerous and even indoor stairs wet and slippery. However, property owners have a responsibility to maintain a safe environment for anyone who is legally on their...
One of the most concerning issues in a car crash is the possibility of someone getting hurt. The high speeds of the vehicles involved in many collisions can easily lead to severe, and even fatal, injuries. The first response that the average person has in the wake of...