3 REASONS WHY SLIP-AND-FALL CASES
CAN’T AFFORD THAT NEW LAPTOP FOR CHRISTMAS? THERE’S STILL HOPE!
Are More Serious Than You Think
HOW BUYING SECONDHAND CAN SAVE YOUR WALLET AND THE PLANET
If your spouse wants a new tablet for Christmas, your daughter wants an iPhone, and your son is dying for a laptop, odds are it won’t be long before your gift budget runs out. High-tech presents add up fast, particularly this year when so many have fallen on hard times. Luckily, there is a way to get all of the gadgets you need without breaking the bank: refurbished or secondhand tech. Refurbished electronics are an affordable, eco-friendly alternative to the shiny new models. When something is labeled “refurbished,” it was returned to the manufacturer, fixed, and put back on the market. Sometimes these products are restored to like-new condition — Apple and Samsung, for example, will go so far as to include batteries and put their products in brand-new boxes — while other times, they’re fully functional but without the bells and whistles, like charging cables. While refurbished technology isn’t brand-new, it’s pretty darn close. You can find almost any piece of everyday technology refurbished or secondhand, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, PCs, TVs, and digital cameras. According to Money Crashers, these gently used electronics are often discounted up to 50%, helping your Christmas budget stretch further. The best place to shop for refurbished products is directly from the manufacturer. Amazon, Apple, Walmart, and Best Buy all have sections for refurbished products on their websites. Overstock.com is another great place to check, and you can buy or sell secondhand items on sites like Decluttr.com, BuyBackWorld.com, and Gazelle.com.
When most people picture a slip-and-fall accident in their head, they might think of an elderly person slipping in the tub or falling down the stairs. However, slip-and-fall cases can be incredibly dangerous and costly for anyone. So, before you write them off as no big deal, or at least not something that warrants legal action, here are a few sobering facts about slip- and-fall cases.
THEY CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURIES.
You might have slipped and fallen before, and been lucky enough to get away with a few bruises, or maybe a scrape or two. However, they can also lead to much more traumatic injuries to much more delicate parts of the body, like the brain or the spine. In fact, according to one 2018 study, 27% of subjects with traumatic brain injuries got them from a fall. Injuries like that can lead to some serious medical bills, so you’ll no doubt want to seek compensation.
THEY DON’T JUST HAPPEN TO THE ELDERLY.
All that said, saving money isn’t the only perk of refurbished and secondhand electronics. These devices are also better for the planet! By buying pre-owned tech, you can rescue an old device from the landfill and save the resources that would have been used to make a new one. This is a bigger deal than you might think. Mother Jones reports that a United Nations study found “the manufacture of one desktop computer requires 48 pounds of
Just because you’re young doesn’t mean you’ll avoid injuries in a slip-and-fall case. A poorly maintained playground or an icy sidewalk outside your office can be just as hazardous as a senior’s bathtub. Unintentional falls were the leading cause of nonfatal injury in almost every age group, according to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So, if you think your youth will make you resilient in case you slip and fall, think again.
THEY COME WITH UNFORESEEN COMPLICATIONS.
Slip-and-fall cases can become complicated quickly. They’re often intertwined with premises liability laws, and whomever you peg as the liable party for your injuries might want to fight your claim in a court of law. Don’t go into your case thinking it will be simple. Instead, hire an attorney who can help you navigate the case. Call Perry Shuttlesworth today at (205) 322-1411.
chemicals, 1.7 tons of water, and 529 pounds of fossil fuels — about 10 times the weight of the computer itself.” By shopping secondhand this Christmas, you can save money and be both Santa and an eco‑warrior. It doesn’t get much better than that!
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