When developers build apartment complexes, schools, office buildings, restaurants, retail stores, and other buildings that will be occupied by people, they can’t build them any way they want. They must build them according to standards and codes set by local and state ordinances as well as the International Code Council (ICC). Building codes were introduced […]

Halloween is a holiday that’s fun for kids and adults alike, and most Americans participate in its festivities each year. In 2023, around 73% of Americans planned to celebrate the holiday, and that often involves dressing up in costumes, attending Halloween parties, and trick-or-treating with their kids. Unfortunately, accidents can and do happen during this […]

If you own property, whether a home, business, or even undeveloped land, it’s important to know that you may be liable if someone slips and falls and gets injured while on it. This applies to people doing business with you, meeting with you socially, or sometimes even while trespassing. The amount of liability you have […]

If you slipped and were injured in a public place, there’s a good chance it was witnessed by other people, captured on security camera footage, or both. Don’t be embarrassed—this is a good thing! Having witness statements and video footage of your slip-and-fall accident can go a long way toward helping you get compensation if […]

Slip, trip, and fall accidents rank high among personal injury accidents in the United States. These accidents can occur anywhere, at any moment, and to anyone. The outcomes of slip and fall accidents can range from mild to severe, and victims may suffer various injuries like fractures or head injuries. Depending on the severity of […]

According to the National Floor Safety Institute, one million guests in the food service industry get injured in slip-and-fall accidents each year. This costs the industry an estimated $2 billion annually, and the number keeps increasing by 10% each year. These numbers show the need for safety measures and proper floor maintenance. But do safety […]

The U.S. Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction found in 2022 that 42% of homes in the West South Central region of the country, which includes Oklahoma, had two or more stories. Nationwide, nearly 50% of all homes have two or more stories. In addition, most apartment buildings and townhouses are multi-story, as are many office […]

If you’re looking for something fun to do on a winter day (or any time of year, if you have an indoor rink nearby), you can’t go wrong with ice skating. Unfortunately, ice skating can also be dangerous when skaters and rink managers don’t take precautions. There’s no denying that when people go ice skating, […]

As winter approaches, it’s not just the cold and snow that you need to prepare for; it’s also the increased risk of slip and fall accidents. Slipping and falling is a leading cause of serious, disabling injuries in adults, and winter can be especially dangerous due to icy sidewalks, wet floors from tracked-in ice and […]

Slip and fall accidents can happen to anyone, anywhere, and at any time. They often occur unexpectedly and leave victims suffering from serious physical injuries, emotional distress, and mounting medical bills. If you’ve recently experienced a slip and fall accident, it’s crucial to document your injuries as thoroughly as possible. Effective documentation of your injuries […]