Single-Vehicle Motorcycle Accident Wrongful Death Cases After losing a loved one in a tragic motorcycle accident, it's not unusual for the surviving family members to want some kind of justice. Unfortunately, misconceptions about single-vehicle motorcycle crashes often deter people from seeking compensation for losses associated with their loved one's death. While it's true that a deceased motorcyclist's surviving […]
Filing A Wrongful Death Lawsuit After A Fraternity Or Sorority Hazing Death Each year, thousands of students "rush" fraternities and sororities on their college campuses, hoping to be accepted into prestigious Greek Life organizations. A formal rush allows prospective members to visit the organizations and be considered as pledges by current members. While joining a fraternity or sorority […]
Struck-By, Caught-In, And Caught-Between Accidents Are Common In The Oil And Gas Industry Workers in the oil and gas industry face numerous hazards throughout the extraction process—a fact reflected in the industry's dismal injury and death rate, which was seven times that of other industries during the oil and gas boom from 2003 to 2010. […]
Understanding Construction Site Electrocution Accidents It's particularly dangerous for construction professionals to work with and around electrical wiring, heavy machinery, and a plethora of power tools. When construction company employers, foremen, and crew members fail to make safety a priority at the building site, serious accidents, including electrocutions, can occur. The effects of a construction […]
Hiring, Training, Or Supervisory Negligence Can Cause Serious Construction Accidents In the United States, employers are required to provide workers with safe work environments—even in the construction industry, where the jobs are inherently dangerous. Fortunately, implementing the appropriate safety protocols and precautions can help construction employers and their staff avoid potential hazard and prevent accidents. […]
Prescription Drugs Can Impair Driving Performance And Cause Serious Accidents People who wouldn't dream of driving after drinking or doing illicit drugs may think nothing of getting behind the wheel after taking medication prescribed by their doctor. This disconnect puts everyone on the road at risk. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), while drunk driving […]
Understanding Nursing Home Wrongful Death Cases Losing a loved one is heartbreaking even in the best of circumstances, but when the loss was caused by nursing home negligence, abuse, or neglect, it can be particularly devastating. When nursing home staff fails to provide the accepted standard of care and that negligence or misconduct results in […]
What To Do After A Mass Transit Crash Public transportation can be a convenient and economical way to get around. While mass transit is usually safe, when an accident does occur, the results can be devastating. Whether victims were riding a bus involved in a collision, or vehicle passengers struck by a taxi, individuals hurt […]
Filing A Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against A Drug Company Every day, millions of people in the United States rely on prescription drugs to treat, manage, or cure the medical conditions from which they suffer. While patients should be able to trust the medication their doctor prescribes will be both safe and effective, this isn't always the case. Defective, insufficiently-tested […]
Construction Workers At Risk Of Inhalation Injuries Construction sites are inherently dangerous places filled with hazardous tools, equipment, and materials. When proper safety gear and protocols aren't used, workers and site visitors can be subject to a wide variety of risks to their health and wellbeing. Incidents include catastrophic falls and electrocutions to more subtle […]
