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Construction is an occupation wherein workers face inherently dangerous conditions. Thus, as a matter of public policy, state and federal laws have been drafted by legislators to promote safety for construction workers. This means that there is almost always a legal avenue that an injured construction worker can take. These legal options generally include compensation […]

Dog bites can happen almost anywhere, and when you least expect it. If a dog is not properly trained, has a tendency towards violent behavior and is not restrained by a leash, it can result in a vicious attack, often completely unprovoked. In cases like this, the dog’s owner does not always take proactive steps […]

A slip and fall accident may be momentarily embarrassing but the health consequences can last a lifetime. Slip and falls often lead to fractures, lacerations and head trauma, among other serious injuries. Following a slip and fall, it is important that a victim take immediate action rather than assuming responsibility for an accident which was […]

Car crash fatalities have been in steady decline for a decade, falling to a record low in 2014. However, early reports on 2015 crash data indicate that last year saw a steep rise in fatal car accidents. Federal officials are troubled by the uptick and urge drivers to exercise precautions while driving. According to the […]

Compared to most other accidents, hit and run accidents present more severe consequences. All drivers on the road have a duty to react properly and promptly when they are involved in a car accident, regardless of fault. If the accident creates an injury to one driver and not the other, the uninjured driver is required […]

A car crash involving a school bus and an SUV in Camden County left 15 people injured Friday morning. Twelve students who were on the bus when it was hit were transferred to the hospital to be treated for minor injuries. The 25-year-old male driver of the SUV and two children, ages two and four, […]

Working in the construction industry comes with a unique set of risks that you will not typically encounter in other employment settings. With those risks come a higher rate of work-related injuries and deaths than you might find in other jobs. When a construction worker is fatally injured on the job, family members may file […]

A recent study conducted by Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) measured the effects of drowsy driving by comparing the performance of night shift workers driving in two test drives; one after a night of sleep, and one after their usual night shift. The results were both astounding and disturbing, with 37.5% of the participants nearly […]

While many east coast residents enjoyed unseasonably warm weather well into December, the ice, snow and freezing temperatures that come with winter have hit the Northeast now. With these hazardous weather conditions comes a higher incidence of slip and fall injuries. Ice and snow are unavoidable this time of year, but if you keep some […]

This year’s hottest craze, hoverboards, have been caught on camera across the country suddenly catching on fire. As 2016 begins, there have been 24 hoverboard fires reported to the Consumer Product Safety Commission in 17 states throughout the U.S. The fires occurred all across the country, from Washington State to Florida and New York City […]