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Each year, slip and falls lead to more than a million emergency room visits around the nation. When a slip and fall injury occurs, the victim may be able to recover damages to pay for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other costs. However, the victim must first prove that the property owner, […]

Worker injuries on construction sites have leveled off for the past decade, but this plateau still has industry officials concerned. At an estimated 14 construction fatalities daily, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the cost of construction accidents is too high. To make a dent in the approximately 99 construction injuries reported weekly […]

Slip and fall accidents happen in a variety of public and private spaces, including on government properties. Because a building is operated by a government entity does not exclude it from the law or protect the government entity from being sued. However, victims should understand the nuances of how to recover slip and fall-related damages […]

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), flooding is the most frequent natural disaster in the United States. It can happen anywhere and at any point in the year, whether it is from excessive ice melting, broken dams, or heavy rain. Therefore, it is incredibly important for citizens to prepare for flood conditions. Companies […]

Even minor car accidents can lead to costly medical injuries among drivers and passengers. Whiplash remains one of the most frequently diagnosed injury after rear-end accidents. Typically, those who report whiplash have been rear-ended, receiving the brunt of the strike force. In a recent study, more than 70 percent of minor rear-end accident victims who […]

In 2016, almost 300,000 teenagers were treated for injuries sustained in car accidents, with 2,433 of those teenagers suffering fatal injuries. Car accidents are the leading cause of fatalities among teenagers. New and inexperienced drivers are notorious for not wearing their seat belts, with teenagers being the highest percentage among drivers. Wearing your seat belt […]

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere and when you least expect it.  One moment you could be walking on a sidewalk and the next you may be on the ground and in pain. If you suffer a slip and fall injury, your case may be more common than you think. Some of the most […]

Many people assume they are safe when crossing the street because they are in a crosswalk or crossing at a traffic light. Pedestrians should be just as aware while walking as drivers in a pedestrian-heavy area. A pedestrian is fatally injured every 88 minutes in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety […]

This year’s annual Firefighter Safety Stand Down week takes place between June 16 to 22. The 2019 theme focuses on reducing exposure to cancer, a serious threat to firefighters who experience much higher cancer rates than the general population. While firefighters have a higher rate of oral, urinary, gastrointestinal, and respiratory cancers than most Americans, […]

Technology is developing, and it is quickly impacting the newest vehicles. Safety features, such as hands-free driving and interior cameras, are leading to a newer, safer world. Fortunately, installed cameras are relatively cheap. In recent years, it is easy to find a moderately priced vehicle with cameras that help with one’s blind spots and rear […]