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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.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

23 May, 2018

When Pre-existing Injuries Are Aggravated By a Crash

A car crash can aggravate dormant pre-existing injuries from a previous incident causing them to flair back up with pain and complications. When this occurs, a court can award damages to pre-existing conditions.

Nursing Home Abuse

16 May, 2018

Assessing the Damage: Excessive Physical Restraints in Nursing Homes

Up to 85 percent of patients in nursing homes and long-term care facilities are restrained by physical and/or chemical means that cause physical and emotional harm.

Personal Injury

9 May, 2018

Staying Safe on Lake Mead

Lake Mead is a popular destination for boating and water sports during spring and summer months, but as temperatures and crowds rise, so do risks for serious accidents and injuries.

Wrongful Death

19 April, 2018

Wrongful Death: What Are Your Odds?

Although the odds of dying from sudden, unexpected circumstances are small, wrongful death that occurs with little warning does happen to thousands of people each year.

Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury

12 April, 2018

Pedestrian Death Could Put the Brakes on Uber’s Autonomous Car Program

With several car crashes and one recent fatality, Uber has halted its autonomous car program. Safety officials fear that autonomous technology is moving too fast for the safety of drivers on American roadways.

Workers’ Compensation

5 April, 2018

Who Is Most Vulnerable to Sexual Assault at Work

Female hospitality workers and domestic workers suffer sexual assaults at work at alarming rates. With long hours and night shifts, women in these jobs are especially vulnerable to abusive employers and assaults by customers.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

21 March, 2018

Why Fatal Car Accidents in Nevada Finally Decreasing

Nevada state officials recently announced a decrease in traffic-related deaths that is attributed to several factors including advanced car safety technologies, improved driver education programs, and diligent law enforcement efforts. This is the first drop in accident fatalities in a decade.

Personal Injury

13 March, 2018

What You Don’t Know Can Put You In Danger (Product Recalls)

When defective products are not recalled due to safety violations, they pose many dangers to both adults and children. Defective products cause thousands of injuries and deaths each year and cost U.S. consumers and manufacturers more than $700 billion in damages.

Author: mjdadmin