On Behalf of Lisko & Associates | Sep 15, 2020 | Slip And Fall Injuries
Falls are a serious risk for seniors and can happen almost anywhere. If you have a parent that you wish to protect from falls, then you should make sure you take time to fall-proof the bathroom as this is one room in the home where a majority of falls occur. Visiting...
On Behalf of Lisko & Associates | Aug 7, 2020 | Slip And Fall Injuries
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 25% of adults 65 and older fall every year. As people get older, a fall can cause serious issues like broken hips or head injuries. And approximately 300,000 seniors spend time in a hospital each year because of...
On Behalf of Lisko & Associates | Mar 5, 2020 | Slip And Fall Injuries
A premises liability case refers to any type of a case where a person is injured on the property of another. According to FindLaw, it can be a person’s private residence, a company’s property, a construction site or even public property. Just because you...
On Behalf of Lisko & Associates | Jan 21, 2020 | Slip And Fall Injuries
Over the age of 65, falls become more prevalent and also more dangerous. According to the Mayo Clinic, all seniors should create their own fall prevention plan, especially if they have fallen before. A doctor should be a teammate in creating the plan, as a senior...
On Behalf of Lisko & Associates | Jan 4, 2020 | Slip And Fall Injuries
Slip and falls can be dangerous to people of any age. For the aging population in Pennsylvania, however, it can be even more dangerous. As you age, the likelihood of a broken bone when you fall increases. To make matters worse, broken bones may be more problematic and...
On Behalf of Lisko & Associates | Sep 26, 2019 | Accidents Involving Seniors, Slip And Fall Injuries
As we age, there are many changes in our lives. Your children grow up and begin their own lives independent of you. You lose older loved ones who pass away. Your body changes in many ways, too. You will notice that you are not as able-bodied as you were in your youth....
On Behalf of Lisko & Associates | Jun 6, 2019 | Slip And Fall Injuries
In Pennsylvania, most of the biggest weather-related risks for slip and fall injuries are found in the winter. With summer, there isn’t any ice or snow to worry about. However, that doesn’t mean there are no slipping risks at all. Today, will examine some...
On Behalf of Lisko & Associates | May 8, 2019 | Slip And Fall Injuries
Anyone, regardless of age, can become injured in an accident that involves a slip and fall. However, due to a number of different factors, the consequences of a slip-and-fall accident can often be more severe for the elderly. If you are a senior citizen in...
On Behalf of Lisko & Associates | May 3, 2019 | Slip And Fall Injuries
Have you slipped and fallen in Pennsylvania? A fall can lead to many types of injury, including tenderness or pain in your neck. Whiplash may be commonly associated with car crashes, but it is possible to suffer from it because of a fall, as well. Whiplash is defined...
On Behalf of Lisko & Associates | Jan 3, 2019 | Slip And Fall Injuries
As a Pennsylvanian resident who has been injured in a slip-and-fall accident, you know that it can be difficult to prove fault. Just how do you show that you were the victim? FindLaw has an article about proving fault in a slip-and-fall accident, which may...
