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Minimizing Fall Risks in Nursing Home Facilities

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on September 3, 2019February 6, 2024 in Nursing Home Abuse

Every year, millions of people age 65 and older experience falls. More than one out of every four older adults in this age range suffer injuries caused by falling, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Even more alarming, the rate of falls is twice as high for nursing home residents than it […] Read More

4 Elements in a Slip and Fall Personal Injury Claim

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on June 14, 2018October 16, 2023 in Personal Injury

If you slip and fall on another’s property, there are certain factors that must be present when the accident occurred before you can file a personal injury claim. This includes being able to prove that the property owner’s negligence either caused or contributed to your slip and fall accident. However, it is often in your […] Read More

Critical Steps to Take after a Slip and Fall Accident

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on October 5, 2017December 7, 2022 in Personal Injury

Slip and fall accidents are a common cause of injuries in Florida. These accidents can lead to hefty medical expenses and lost wages from time spent recovering from your injury.For this reason, Florida’s premises liability law holds property owners responsible for injuries that occur on their property as a result of a failure to maintain […] Read More

How to Determine if You Have a Slip and Fall Claim

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on May 5, 2017September 20, 2023 in Personal Injury

Slip and fall accidents can happen under almost any circumstance and in a variety of locations. If your accident was caused by a hazardous condition caused by the property owner’s negligence, you may have a legal claim and may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. However, […] Read More

Man Falls from 15th Floor of West Palm Beach Construction Site

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on September 6, 2016October 30, 2023 in Workers' Compensation

A West Palm Beach man fell to his death while working on a construction site for a new apartment building in downtown West Palm Beach on Sept. 1. The building sits on Fern Street at the northeast corner of South Dixie Highway and is set to be finished in the summer of 2017. It will […] Read More

How to Prevent Nursing Home Falls

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on June 15, 2015November 1, 2023 in Nursing Home Abuse

It is estimated that 1,800 people die each year as the result of a nursing home fall. Many people who survive a fall are left with permanent disabilities. The team of attorneys at Gordon & Partners have successfully tried numerous nursing home cases. Has someone you love been injured as a result of Nursing Home […] Read More

Retail Maintenance Accidents

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on November 21, 2013December 7, 2022 in Personal Injury

Each day millions of consumers head to retail stores, supermarkets, and malls seeking out food, clothing, and other goods. According to the National Retail Federation as many as 152 million people will shop on Black Friday.Unfortunately, shopping-related injuries and retail accidents account for thousands of personal injury claims each year. Businesses are responsible for keeping […] Read More

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