Posts Tagged ‘winter’
From the Claim Files: Walking (and Falling) in a Winter Wonderland
We talk to local Williamsburg native Nancy Larsen about her ordeal after a pedestrian’s jaunt along the snowy sidewalk in front of her home took an unexpected turn. As a longtime New York City native, Nancy Larsen was accustomed to tourists gazing out at the wonders of the city rather than down at the sidewalk.…
Read MoreWhitepaper – The Invisible Dangers of a Winter Wonderland
Due to the increased risk of accidental slip-and-fall injuries that occur because of snow and ice along sidewalks, it is important for home and property owners to understand their responsibilities for the sidewalks adjacent to their properties. While different states have varied laws regarding the time frame for how quickly snow and ice must be…
Read MorePreventing Slips and Falls in Winter Months
Slip and fall accidents account for 15% of all accidental deaths in the United States. Annually, an estimated one million Americans will have an injury related to a fall, 600,000 will be hospitalized and 17,000 deaths will occur. Studies find most injuries result from contact with outside surfaces. Property owners could be liable for injuries…
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