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Workers’ Compensation

10 September, 2018

What You Should Know About Lightning Hazards at Work

Lightning is an occupational hazard that can severely injure or kill workers in Nevada and it is important for employers to take steps to reduce the risks to their employees. Lightning can strike anywhere, during any time of the year. Employers should make checking the National Weather Service’s forecasts a part of their daily routines. They should also implement policies about outdoor work when storms are approaching as well as when they have just passed.

Personal Injury

5 September, 2018

School Sports Injuries Are Benching America’s Youth [infographic]

Back to school starts the return to organized sports for over 30 million children and a steady stream of emergency room visits for millions of kids who will suffer sports injuries throughout the year. Many sports injuries can be prevented through proper supervision and conditioning. All children and teens should have a physical exam every year to clear them fit to play organized sports, whether the school requires it.

Personal Injury

20 August, 2018

Suing the Government for Injuries Under the FTCA

Under the Federal Tort Claims Act, “FTCA”, certain types of lawsuits are allowed against federal employees who are acting within the scope of their employment.

Workers’ Compensation

6 August, 2018

Firefighters Face Unique Hazards [infographic]

Firefighters face unique hazards that place them at high risk of personal injury and death. Hazardous conditions, harmful substances, infectious diseases, slip and fall accidents, overexertion, and motor vehicle collisions seriously injured more than 62,000 firefighters in 2016. These and other unsafe conditions contributed to the on-duty deaths of about 60 firefighters last year alone.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

20 July, 2018

Ford Recall Gives a Whole New Meaning to Loose Steering

In March 2018, Ford issued a recall of 1.4 million Fusion and Lincoln MKZ sedans stretching from 2014 to 2018 models because the steering wheel in these vehicles can suddenly detach from the steering column and drivers can lose control. The steering system is critical for a driver’s ability to control his or her vehicle. The maintenance of a steady course and the negotiation of turns rely upon the correct operation of the steering system. The system includes the power steering pump, rack and pinion, hydraulic lines, and many other essential components. Design, manufacturing, or installation mistakes can cause these components to fail.

Nursing Home Abuse

16 July, 2018

Federal Actions Rolling Back Protections for Nursing Home Residents

Rolling back regulatory reforms that help protect America’s 1.5 million nursing home residents from abuse, neglect and exploitation would place some of the nation’s most vulnerable people at risk, and organizations and State Attorneys General across the country are standing up. Led by California Attorney General, Xavier Becerra, a coalition of 16 states and the District of Columbia has condemned federal actions that may delay the enforcement of protections for seniors who receive skilled nursing care.

Personal Injury

9 July, 2018

Uber Riders Under Assault: Who’s to Blame? [infographic]

When riders are assaulted by rideshare drivers, companies like Uber may be liable for damages. Inadequate training, insufficient background checks, and other forms of negligence can result in rideshare company liability. Uber has hidden the fact that a significant number of Uber drivers assault, extort, and otherwise put their passengers’ health and safety at risk. As the company has grown, so too have the number of reports of criminal assaults and injuries caused by aggressive and violent drivers.

Nursing Home Abuse

20 June, 2018

Woman Eaten Alive at Nursing Home: Shocking Negligence

A 93-year-old woman, Rebecca Zeni was ‘eaten alive’ by the scabies parasites at a nursing home in a shocking case of negligence. The nursing home, Shepherds Hill Nursing Home, located in LaFayette Georgia is said to have been infected with scabies that infected her and other patients. The former navy worker and model died in June of 2015 from septicemia caused by the crusted scabies on the skin.

Workers’ Compensation

12 June, 2018

When Defective Equipment Causes Your Work Injury

Defective work equipment is responsible for many on-the-job injuries that range from minor cuts and abrasions to more serious injuries including broken bones, amputations, head trauma and even death. Liability for damages depends on the cause of the defect and whether the employer knew, or should have known that the equipment was unsafe.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

5 June, 2018

Is Snapchat Putting Your Life at Risk?

Using Snapchat while driving puts drivers, passengers, and pedestrians at risk for car accidents that cause serious injuries or death. The social media app contributes to distracted driving. It also encourages people to drive at high-speeds and participate in other dangerous behaviors while behind the wheel.

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