As we discussed in a recent edition of this blog, a significant majority of workplace injuries come about due to falls. The compensation and medical expenses associated with these injuries come to approximately $70 billion annually. This volume would indicate a phenomenon which stretches outside the boundaries of any particular industry or line of work….
Read MoreA large portion of the danger of falls is their unpredictability. When a person falls, an endless number of variables come into effect between the time they loose their footing and the time they hit the ground. There are questions of physics, genetics, and pure dumb luck. Humans and their circumstances are functionally infinite in…
Read MoreHave you ever shopped at an Aldi? The respected German grocery chain operates over 12,000 stores in 18 countries. From its origins in postwar reconstruction to its modern status as an iconic, multinational grocery brand, Aldi has earned a reputation for a no-frills approach to grocery shopping, resulting in savings for their customers. A favorite…
Read MoreHave you ever slipped on a banana peel? Outside of a video game or a comedy routine, the answer is almost certainly “no.” While we here at Malloy Law encounter a wide variety of slip and fall incidents, we don’t often encounter banana peels as a root cause. However, the origins of this trope are…
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