Common Causes of Scaffolding Accidents
For those who work in construction, building maintenance, or home improvement, scaffolding can be something they commonly need to use. Scaffolding is supposed to provide support for workers who need to work at a height so that they can do their jobs safely. However, if that scaffolding isn’t properly used or constructed, it can be
- Published in Workplace Woes
Who is Responsible for Injuries in In-Home Caregivers?
Sometimes, people need dedicated healthcare support at home. Very often, people seek out in-home caregivers to assist with an elderly family member. But sometimes, younger adults may also need in-home care temporarily while they recover from surgery. Whether you’re in the position of trying to find an in-home caregiver for a loved one or for
- Published in Workplace Woes
Common Electrical Hazards in the Workplace
Whether it’s at home or at work, electricity plays an important role in our day-to-day lives. But regardless of where you’re dealing with electricity, it’s absolutely critical that people know how to work with it safely to avoid shocks and electrocutions. However, many people have jobs that put them at risk for encountering electrical hazards
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Causes of Cleft Lip & Palate in Newborns
Sometimes, there can be confusion about whether or not a condition is a birth injury or a birth defect. Generally speaking, a birth defect is a condition which develops during pregnancy, often the result of genetics. On the other hand, birth injuries are caused by something that goes wrong during labor/delivery or shortly after birth,
- Published in Birth Trauma, Medical Malpractice
What to Do if a Child is Injured by Defective School Equipment
Student safety is a key issue for parents, teachers, and school administrators to worry about these days. But one safety issue that shouldn’t be overlooked is defective/faulty equipment students use during the day. This could include the playground equipment kids use at recess, sports equipment used in gym class, or lab equipment used in science
- Published in Defective Products
Slip and Fall at Work: Am I Eligible for Workers Compensation?
Falls are an extremely common cause of injuries and deaths on the job. Every year, fall-related violations are among OSHA’s top 10 most frequently cited safety violations. In the 2022 fiscal year, OSHA listed fall protection as their most frequently cited violation, followed by ladder-related violations as their third most frequent citation and fall protection
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A Tow Truck Damaged My Car. Who’s Responsible?
- Published in Motor Vehicle Accidents
Can You File a Personal Injury Lawsuit Against the Government?
Personal injury lawsuits can be made against a wide range of parties. Often, they’re filed against a specific person, but they also often involve businesses and other organizations. In some cases, they might even involve the government, whether it’s at the state, local, or federal level. For instance, this might happen if a child is
- Published in Personal Injury
How to Tell if a Birth Injury Was Preventable
Even with how far we’ve come in making pregnancy and delivery safer for both the mother and the baby, it’s still possible for things to go wrong. Sometimes, there are complications that come up that doctors could not have prevented. But the sad reality is that every year, many babies experience birth injuries that could
- Published in Birth Trauma, Medical Malpractice
Who is Responsible for Road Debris Damage?
Car accidents can potentially be caused by many different things. Often, they’re a result of human error and negligent actions like impaired driving, but they can also be caused by things like driving too fast for the conditions or a mechanical problem with the car. But they can also be caused by debris in the
- Published in Motor Vehicle Accidents
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