Workplace injuries are all too common. They can leave people dead or disabled for life. In most instances, workers cannot sue their employers for workplace injuries. Instead, employees file workers' compensation claims. Though workers' compensation typically covers...
Construction sites are, by their nature, hazardous environments with many potential dangers. Job sites can implement simple precautionary measures to make safety a top priority. Communicate with the team Regular safety meetings are crucial to maintaining an...
The user base of ridesharing apps like Uber or Lyft is ever-increasing. People are using the on-demand car services to get to or make it back from a night of drinking, to rescue them when a disabled vehicle leaves them stranded or simply to run errands when they don't...
If you don’t have a car with automatic headlights, you typically just flip them on at dusk, at dawn or if you leave the house after dark. But what about during the day? Should you keep them on even when it’s noon and the sun is shining? A lot of people have never even...
If you have recently lost a loved one due to negligence or malice and are wondering how to hold the offending party accountable, a wrongful death claim may be an option. In some instances, surviving family members can receive monetary damages. While no amount of...
When someone is accused of allowing a dangerous condition to persist and causing injury, a common response is to say that they did not know about the condition. In this way, they claim it was not their fault and there was nothing that could be done. For instance, you...
Braking in a vehicle is not an instant thing. There is a delay between seeing something, deciding you need to brake, taking your foot off the gas pedal and pushing it down on the brake pedal. That is known as reaction time. Then there is the time it takes for the...
If you are involved in a car accident, and the other driver did not stop and exchange insurance information, you may have experienced what is called "hit-and-run." Motor vehicle accidents are already stressful and disorientating. However, hit-and-runs make a bad...
With sharp teeth and long claws, dogs have the potential to inflict grievous harm on anyone. In fact, the American Veterinary Medical Association reports that roughly 20% of bite victims require emergency medical treatment. The AVMA further notes children are most...
Cellphones have introduced a new degree of convenience and flexibility. People can communicate with family and friends that live thousands of miles away with just the touch of a button. Because of the convenience, many people feel capable of operating their phones...
