Workplace injuries are very common and disruptive to the lives of employees and businesses. Certain types of injuries as a result of negligence are more common than others and should be addressed by employers to avoid unnecessary liabilities. Listed below are the five most common types of injuries in the workplace, according to insurance companies. […]
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Preventing Fatalities in Public Transportation
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, over 120,000 accidental deaths occur every year. The majority of these incidents occur in public places like parks, schools, transits, and businesses. Transits are a major concern because of the likelihood of fatalities or serious injuries in accidents on buses, trams, and trains. By practicing basic […]
Did You Know That Allergy Medications May Cause Impaired Driving?
(U. S. Law and generally) Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious traffic violation and can lead to mandatory jail time. DUI is often mistakenly considered a driving while drunk offense. In reality, DUI occurs when you operate any vehicle under the influence of any substance that can impair your ability to drive. This includes […]
Choosing PI lawyers
Personal injury attorneys are the most favorable types of lawyers if you have experienced an injury caused by an accident or misfortune. It is crucial that you speak to a lawyer soon after you have suffered from such a catastrophe. The longer you leave it, the less time they will have to file your case […]
Greater Efforts Are Being Implemented to Improve Safety in Bus and Coach Transportation
The rise in the number of incidents involving bus and coach road accidents in the past few years all over the United States has prompted the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to take some serious measures. The FMCSA has prepared a three-year action plan that will address this grave issue through stricter regulations that […]
When Medicines Kill You (Instead of Helping You)
All of us take different kinds of medicines for different purposes. Some take food supplements and multivitamins, while some take maintenance medicines for their high blood pressure, heart problems, lung problems and others. We trust our doctors and take whatever medicine they give us, since we know that they have our best interests in mind. […]
Wendy’s Sued Over Parking Lot Pedestrian Accident
On February 21, 2013 in Williston Park, New York, a mother and daughter who were injured in a fast food restaurant are suing not only the woman who hit them but the Wendy’s restaurant where the pedestrian accident took place, according to CBS News in New York. The mother and her 11-year-old daughter claim that […]
Looking For A Personal Injury Lawyer: Where to find the Lawyer of your choice
If you have been injured due to another person’s negligence it is important that you look into the effect this has had on you and your family. As the accident and subsequently your injuries are due to no fault of your own you may be entitled to some compensation. Lawyers will not be difficult to […]
5 Things You Should Do Following an Auto Accident
(Guest post from a US author) Being involved in an auto accident can be an extremely frightening experience. It can be even more frightening if you don’t know what to do immediately after an accident. The moves you make after being in a car wreck are critical. They are critical not only to your immediate […]
Public Transit: Another Day, Another Accident
Most people realize that public transportation provides a great service for cities and towns where it is present. It eases traffic congestion, is good for the environment and provides a method of transportation for those who otherwise wouldn’t have it. Another benefit is the fact that public transit accidents are believed to be less frequent […]