Family Members May Be Eligible For Compensation For Deadly Motorcycle Accidents When people hop on motorcycles and hit the open road, the idea that they might be involved in a fatal accident is probably the furthest thing from their minds. Unfortunately, statistics from national safety agencies show that deadly motorcycle accidents happen every day in […]
Injured Oil Field Workers May Be Eligible For Compensation High production demands, a hurried environment, little–to–no margin for error, and the potential for catastrophic accidents make oil fields some of the most dangerous workplaces in America. Although the oil and gas extraction industry is regulated by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), […]
OSHA Regulations Could Help Your Construction Accident Case Working in construction can be dangerous. Whether you're working to build a bridge, remodel a home, demolish an old eyesore, pave a road, or give a building a fresh coat of paint, construction workers have to deal with the fact that a potentially deadly hazard waits around every corner. […]
The Challenges Of Motorcycle Accident Cases Car crash, truck wreck, and motorcycle accident cases all fall under the category of personal injury law. These types of cases may seem similar, as they all deal with different kinds of motor vehicle accidents, but motorcycle accident cases actually present plaintiffs and their attorneys with some unique challenges. […]
Commercial Drivers Who Conceal Disqualifying Health Conditions Put Others At Risk Commercial truck drivers spend a significant amount of time on the road, transporting goods to and from points all across the country. In the interest of public safety, it's essential that these drivers be well-trained and free of any health conditions that could cause […]
How Wrongful Death Lawsuits Help The Families Of People Killed By Drunk Drivers Over the past decade or so, federal, state, and local safety agencies have put considerable effort into spreading awareness of the dangers and consequences of drinking and driving. Anti-drunk driving campaigns are so intensive, it's almost shocking that anyone in this day and […]
Oilfield Accidents Cause Hundreds Of Injuries And Deaths Each Year Surrounded by the potential for explosions, serious falls, chemical leaks, and heavy machinery accidents, oilfields make for rather dangerous workplaces. When oil demands rise—and subsequent production quotas—the work environment out on an oilfield can become even more fast-paced and less careful. Unfortunately, when safety takes a back seat to […]
These Common Construction Accidents Injure Or Kill Thousands Each Year Construction is an exceptionally dangerous field for its workers, thousands of whom are injured or killed each year in construction site accidents. According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the federal agency tasked with regulating workplace health and safety, 937 construction workers […]
Truckers Who Violate Hours Of Service Requirements Endanger Everyone Driving while drowsy is dangerous for anyone, especially if a person is behind the wheel of a large commercial vehicle such as a semi-truck or 18-wheeler. Unfortunately, commercial truck drivers often feel pressure to arrive at their destinations as quickly as possible in order to move on to […]
Distracted Driving Accidents Kill Thousands Each Year Driving is a task that requires the full attention of every motorist. When drivers try to split their attention between the road and distractions inside or outside of the vehicle, accidents with serious injuries and even fatalities can be the result. In fact, according to the National Highway […]
