Bicycle education for children in the U.S. is often overlooked or lacks consistency. Research reveals that children receive very little information regarding bicycle safety from their parents and teachers, and when they do, it is often inconsistent with little regard for age appropriateness. For example, some will tell children to ride on sidewalks while others… Read More »
Do I Have a Personal Injury Case?
If you or a family member is involved in a serious accident, you may wonder if you are entitled to financial compensation for your injuries. If you suffer a personal injury due to the negligence of another person or entity that can be remedied by monetary damages, the answer is likely yes. A personal injury… Read More »
Insurance Companies Roll Out List of ‘Bad Dogs’
Have you, or someone you know, ever been the victim of a dog bite resulting in injury? Turns out you’re not alone. With nearly 70 million dogs living in U.S. households, millions of people are bitten by dogs every year. Postal workers, the elderly and children are the most frequent victims of dog bites, but… Read More »
What to Do If You Are Involved in a Car Accident – Documenting Evidence is Key
If you or a family member has been involved in a car accident, it is important to document the evidence to help in any potential lawsuits, particularly if the accident resulted in injury. A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words With the ready availability of cell phone cameras, taking pictures following an accident to establish… Read More »
Falls and Overexertion Top List of Workplace Injuries | Workers Compensation Law
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), workplace injuries and accidents that result in six or more days of missed work cost U.S. employers nearly $60 billion in 2014, the most recent year for which statistically valid injury data are available. Among the 10 leading causes of the most disabling work injures are… Read More »
Hearing Loss is One of the Most Common Work-Related Injuries
Hearing loss is one of the most common work related injuries according to the CDC. Every year, approximately 22 million workers are exposed to hazardous levels of occupational noise, sometimes resulting in hearing loss. Construction workers, manufacturers and miners are most likely to succumb to hearing impairment due to conditions on the job. Many workers… Read More »