Have you ever thought about what it takes to fill your store shelves with the products you buy each week or how construction materials are moved from place to place? When it comes to one industry that is vital for our country, the trucking industry and those who work...
Month: February 2019
TIP-OVER INCIDENTS CAN CAUSE MAJOR HARM
When you buy something new for your home, we know that the last thing you think about is that the item will cause harm to you or your family. You certainly do not expect that it will tip over onto someone. Unfortunately, this is one of the least talked about risks...
SLIP AND FALL INCIDENTS CAN BECOME COSTLY
When you leave the comfort of your home to go out and do some shopping, head to the bank, or stop by a local government office, the last thing you need to worry about it getting hurt. We know that you are a careful person, but there are times when another person's...
ELDERLY PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY VEHICLE
Towards the end of January, a 69-year-old man suffering a broken arm when he was struck by the mirror of a truck. The man was crossing Linda Vista Road when a Ford F-150 traveling southbound clipped him. "The pedestrian sustained a fractured left arm and head...
CHIPS RECALLED AFTER ALLERGIC REACTION
If you or your loved ones have any food allergies, then we are sure you are used to scanning every food item you buy for a list of ingredients and allergens. Unfortunately, a recent recall shows us that may not be enough. We are learning that Frito-Lay and the US Food...
Who Pays When A Defective Tool Causes Injuries?
Some DeWALT drills nationwide were just recalled due to a shocking hazard. In total, about 122,000 of the products were sold to US consumers. While there have been no reported deaths due to this hazard, we know that getting shocked is not something that anyone,...
Third Party Contractors And Liability
When you go to work, especially in the construction industry, you know there is a chance you will get hurt. However, you probably do not spend much time dwelling on that because you know you will be covered if anything happens. Workers' compensation insurance is there...
Preventing Back Injuries In The Workplace
Back pain and back injuries are not something that anyone wants to think about. Unfortunately, we know that many of our back injuries come from things that happen at work. Sometimes, workplace back injuries happen from a fall or overexertion. Other times, these...
HAND AND PORTABLE TOOLS POSE RISKS FOR WORKERS
When you go to work at a job that requires you to use hand tools, we know that you take steps to stay safe when using them. However, your employer also has a responsibility to ensure your safety. The construction industry is a high-risk industry when it comes to...
Why Hire A Work Injury Attorney?
We go to work every day hoping that it will pass by quickly, so we can go home to the things we love like our family or for the single folks, Netflix and chilling. There are some whose jobs are not a total bust. Some people truly love their jobs, but at the end of the...