Not every motorcycle accident is caused by careless drivers or negligence on the part of someone else on the road. While accidents due to collisions with vehicles via drunk driving, driver carelessness or other such lapses in judgment are catastrophic, sometimes an accident isn’t the fault of anyone at the controls, but the fault of a defect in the machine …
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I Was Hurt on an Airplane, What Can I Do?
Flying on an airplane is, generally speaking, the fastest and safest form of travel that there is. You can hop on a plane and be on the opposite coast in a matter of hours and in total comfort. However, it is still possible to be injured over the course of your flight, and if your injury was caused by the …
Skiing and Snowboarding Accidents: What You Need to Know
Possibly the best part of the weather getting colder and the snow starting to fall is the beginning of skiing and snowboarding season. After months of warm weather, winter sport enthusiasts can finally get back on the slopes to have a good time. Unfortunately, skiing and snowboarding can often result in serious injuries. What you might not know is that …
Work Injury Liability: Who Can You Sue?
Being injured in the workplace is often a traumatic time that involves lots of factors. One of the main issues you may face is liability. Who is responsible for your injury and how can you receive compensation? Workers’ compensation typically prevents employees from going after employers in a court of law. However, you can still pursue litigation against other parties. …
What To Do If You’re Injured by an Unsafe Working Environment
Work-related injuries can be very stressful and scary to deal with. The forced time off work plus the loss of wages and increased medical care can take a toll on any worker. Tensions can also rise if your injuries or illness is caused by the negligent behavior of your employer. Although you cannot sue an employer through workers’ comp, you …
What Injuries Are Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
Most employers are required by law to carry some form of workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. You are immediately entered into the program once you start working there as an employee with benefits. You may be wondering what injuries are covered under workers’ comp. In this article, we will explain the injuries and illnesses you can receive compensation for. …
The Risks of Buying Used Tires
Tires are expensive and buying used tires seem like a good bargain. However, this savings comes at the cost of assuming more risk. While most sensible people will choose tires with the best tread, this alone doesn’t insure against a possible tread separation or a tire blowout. The factors that affect this risk are the tire’s age as well as …
Safety Is Always First: Tips On Avoiding Accidents On The Job
If you work in the oil field, or if you are considering a job in the oil field, you likely know it can be a dangerous job. According to data provided by the United States Department of Labor, three out of every five on-site fatalities in the oil industry are caused by being struck by, caught in, or stuck between hazards. …
Oil Field Accident Attorney Discusses Recent Houston Trial
A jury in Houston recently awarded a Texas family $29 million for a 2011 oil field services accident that killed 38-year-old Garland “Rickie” Kelley. According to a recent article from Petro Global News, Kelley died in January of 2011 after an industrial battery exploded at the facility he worked at in Conroe. Here are the details. * In addition to …