Why You Should Pay Attention to Vehicle Recalls
Vehicle recalls and defects happen more often than many people realize, which can create a real problem for consumers. Many vehicle recalls are minor, but not all, which is why it is important for car owners to pay attention to the news and watch for brand-specific recalls. Not only are vehicle recalls and defects a […]
Workplace Fatalities on the Rise in Texas
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration reported that there were 102 work related deaths in Texas in 2016. Many of the reported deaths were a consequence of unsafe work environment and lack of sufficient training of workers in the construction industry. Texas’ booming economy has created a lot of jobs in the construction, trucking and […]
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Wrongful death claims are some of the most serious and sensitive there are. In most states, a wrongful death happens when someone dies because of the negligence or intentional action of another person(s). Since the deceased individual cannot file a lawsuit for damages, the law states another person can bring legal action in civil […]
Signs of Daycare Abuse
Parents today are even busier with their professional lives than ever before. With single parent arrangements and both parents working, children are often left at daycare centers during work hours. Although the U.S. law requires all daycare centers and the people working there to be licensed and certified, reports of abuse and neglect are abundant […]
Looking At the Most Common Causes of Car Accidents
As we know, car accidents happen every single day in the United States and are often the result of another person’s negligence or distraction. No matter how great of a driver you are, chances are you will be involved in some type of car accident at one point or another in your adult life. Over […]
Is it Easy to Stand up Against a Nursing Home for Abuse?
For years nursing homes had the protection of arbitration shielding them from being questioned about elder abuse. Arbitration meant that nursing home abuse, or any other problems related to products or services, could not be taken to court and instead had to be resolved between the affected party and the nursing home privately. The fine print […]
Facts About Premises Liability Cases
There are many different types of premises liability cases, from slips and falls to electrocutions, diving accidents, and amusement park accidents. Because premises liability covers such a broad spectrum, these types of cases can be rather confusing for many people. Every single year people suffer injuries because property owners or managers fail to address potential […]
The Dangers of Electrocution Accidents
Electrocutions are far more common than many people realize, in fact, they are one of the leading causes of death amongst construction workers. According to the Department of Labor, every year in the United States almost 1,000 people are killed from having contact with an electrical source. In addition to that, 31000 people suffer electrical […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Industrial Accidents
Accidents that take place in the workplace are nearly always dangerous, given the environment and type of work these individuals are doing. Many industrial accidents occur on construction worksites and result in serious, life-threatening injuries. Because worker’s compensation laws vary from state to state and are so complicated, it is important you take the time […]
Understanding Wrongful Death
Wrongful death lawsuits are some of the most serious and devastating there are. This is because a wrongful death lawsuit involves the death of an individual that is caused by the negligence, distraction, or malicious intention of another person. As you can imagine, these types of cases are quite complicated and can be very difficult […]