Every year about 33 million Americans are injured badly enough to require medical attention, and the most common cause of nonfatal injury in every age group is falling down. Most falls happen at home. From 2004 to 2007, there was no statistically significant difference between the sexes in rates of injury from overexertion, poisoning or transportation. But women were more likely than men to be injured in a fall and less likely to be struck by an object or injured by a cut. The analysis found that people 15 to 24 were by far the most likely to be hurt in transportation accidents, and piercing and cutting injury was most common in the 25 to 44 age group. People with some college education were more likely to be injured than those with a bachelor’s degree or higher or those with a high school diploma or less.
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A slip-and-fall case with only minor injuries and other expenses could be handled in Small Claims Court, usually without involving legal services. The maximum amount that can be awarded in Small Claims Court varies from $2,500 -$15,000, depending on state law. Small Claims Court filing fees and other costs can run $20 -$320 or more, but can be repaid by the defendant if you win the case.
Mon, Oct 18, 2010
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