If you have looked around websites from personal injury lawyers, you have probably seen the words “negligence” and “negligent” quite a bit. That is because the legal idea of negligence is an essential part of any personal injury lawsuit. But what exactly is negligence in the context of personal injury law, and why does it matter if someone has been negligent? Continue reading “What is “Negligence” in Personal Injury Law?”
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Five Common Causes of Struck-By Accidents
Struck-by accidents are the second biggest cause of workplace accidents, and the second biggest cause of construction-related fatalities, immediately after falling accidents. These shockingly common accidents can potentially cause severe injuries, which may require emergency medical attention and, in some cases, can result in long-term medical issues. Here are five common causes associated with struck-by accidents, which should be avoided or mitigated as much as possible:
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The Pros and Cons of Settling Your Personal Injury Claim
If you have been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, and have begun the process of bringing a lawsuit against them, then you may already have been given an offer for a settlement. For a number of reasons, it may seem tempting to take that settlement as soon as it is offered, but that may not be the best idea. There are many potential pros and cons to settling your claim, and you should not settle until you understand what you are getting into.
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How Do You Know if You Have a Premises Liability Claim?
Premises liability is the field of personal injury law that deals with injuries that people suffer due to someone failing to perform proper care of a building they own, or of the area immediately around the building. Together, premises liability claims constitute the single largest cause for personal injury lawsuits in the United States. But how do you know if you have a premises liability claim?
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Testing of Mobileye Self-Driving Car Begins in NYC
Mobileye, an Israeli firm that designs driver-assist technology, has begun testing its self-driving car in New York City. This move signals a step forward with the technology, which several companies are looking to implement in their vehicles in the near future. However, self-driving cars have proved to be problematic for several reasons, and many people still hold safety concerns about bringing them to busy city streets. Continue reading “Testing of Mobileye Self-Driving Car Begins in NYC”
Why Are There So Many Electrocutions in the Workplace?
Electrocution is the fourth leading cause of accidental injury in workplaces across the United States. This type of injury is especially prevalent in the construction industry, but they can potentially happen anywhere that workers use electrical equipment. But why are there so many electrocutions in the workplace in the first place? Here are five of the biggest contributors to workplace electrocutions:
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How Insurers Pressure Accident Victims Into Bad Deals
In the wake of a serious accident, most people are struggling simply to deal with the aftermath of what happened. However, many accident victims may begin hearing from insurance companies shortly after their accident, looking to pressure them to settle their claims. Here are five ways insurers pressure accident victims into taking bad settlement deals:
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What is Aggressive Driving, and What Makes it So Dangerous?
Aggressive driving is a shockingly common contributor to motor vehicle accidents. This style of driving endangers not only the person driving aggressively, but also every other person on the road. But what exactly is aggressive driving? What makes it so dangerous, and how can you protect yourself from aggressive drivers? Continue reading “What is Aggressive Driving, and What Makes it So Dangerous?”
What Makes the Construction Industry So Dangerous?
There is no industry more dangerous to its own workers than construction. Statistically speaking, construction workers are about six times more likely to be involved in an on-the-job accident than the average worker, making it the deadliest profession in America. But what makes the construction industry so dangerous, compared to almost every other type of job?
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Seven Signs of an Unsafe Workplace
Every worker should be able to do their jobs without undue risk of harm in their workplace. Unfortunately, some employers will not do what they are supposed to do, neglecting or ignoring safety regulations that are intended to prevent accidental injury. Identifying and addressing these safety concerns is crucial to keeping workers safe in the workplace. Here are five signs to look out for that may signal an unsafe workplace: Continue reading “Seven Signs of an Unsafe Workplace”
