By Janet Howard As per the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 4,836 workers were killed at work in its fiscal year between October 1, 2015, and September 30, 2016. Of those fatalities, 21.4 percent of them occurred in the construction industry. That’s 937 construction industry deaths, or more than 13 every day. There were […]
The Occupational & Health Administration (OSHA) was created within the Department of Labor(DOL). OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and is responsible for worker safety and health protection. Since April 28th, 1971 when OSHA was founded, it has reduced workplace fatalities by 66%. Through the standards OSHA set, including training requirements and safety […]
If you have been injured as the result of someone else’s negligence, there is a good chance that you are entitled to compensation. Of course, it is only natural to seek as much money as possible for the hardships that you have had to endure. With this in mind, if you wish to maximize your […]
Your alarm clock echoes in the early morning hour as you begin your daily routine of flipping on the TV to listen to the traffic report. The last thing you want is to be late for work. But you might be very late for work if you’re in a car accident. Becoming a statistic should […]
In the United States, about 60 percent of civil litigation trials are related to some form of personal injury, according to the most recent statistics from the United States Department of Justice. The DOJ also estimates that only four percent of personal injury cases actually go to court, meaning that the actual number of claims […]
Even if your employer is precise in following OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) rules and regulations, certain environments are accident prone. Maybe the employer forgot to dry a wet floor or your harness was not secured properly on a scaffolding unit. Injuries are sometimes inevitable. According to the U.S Department of Labor, the most […]
Maximize Your Settlement Dealing with injuries can be emotionally, physically and financially taxing. Winning a major settlement can at least take care of the financial part of that equation, while also helping you pay for the emotional and physical treatments that may be required in your recovery. In order to maximize your settlement, you’ll need […]
Before making an appointment or stepping into your doctor’s office, do you have a general understanding of who your doctor is and his or her true intentions? As a patient, you should have a general understanding of who your doctors are. Patients expect that they are getting the best care possible from their doctors. According […]
By Dr. Kristie Do you have a child who plays sports or who loves to be a daredevil on a skateboard or bicycle? If so, they may be at a higher risk of experiencing a brain concussion. Although concussions have traditionally been thought of as mild forms of head injury that completely resolve without long-term […]
First Steps After a Wreck Being involved in a car accident can be a frightening experience, but taking clear-headed steps immediately following it can make or break your personal safety and ability to land a settlement. This can be easier said than done. That’s why having a clear plan of action top of mind at […]
A staggering 10.2 million people are on Social Security Disability, according to a recent report by the U.S. Office of Retirement and Disability Policy. The report states that musculoskeletal system and connective tissue issues such as carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, and bone fractures are driving disabled workers and disabled widowers to receive benefits. Starting […]
You hop onto your motorcycle for a leisurely drive to the beach, and you crash. You hop into your car to go shopping for groceries, and you crash. You are injured due to a defective product you assumed was safe since you thought the manufacturer was reputable. You dived into a pool before checking its […]
By Dr Kristie The risk of concussions is always a concern when a teen plays sports. Most parents think this type of head injury occurs mostly in boys who play football, but girls who play soccer are also at greater risk. How high is the risk of sports concussion in athletic girls who play soccer? […]
By Jeffrey Charles It can happen at any time. You go to a bar with some friends to watch your favorite team play their longtime rivals. You order your favorite: Buffalo wings with bleu cheese dressing. After enjoying the night with your friends, you notice that you have the symptoms of salmonella. Obviously, the wings […]
Common Types of Injuries While car accidents make up the majority of personal injury cases filed in the United States, there are many other incidents that can result in action being taken. Some of them may surprise you. Each type of case requires unique applications of personal injury law. Likewise, various factors come into play […]