Workers across the country are vulnerable to all types of accidents and injuries. When workplace accidents rise to a catastrophic level, they have severe consequences for the injured worker and the worker’s family. The devastating injuries and loss that workers and their families can suffer as the result of a catastrophic accident often include serious[…]

Manufacturers of industrial equipment such as electrical equipment and heavy machinery are held to certain standards for safe design, manufacture, and installation. Workers using factory equipment and power tools are especially vulnerable to potential hazards on the job and suffering a serious injury as the result of a defective product. If a worker suffers an[…]

  Slip and fall accidents are the leading cause of serious injuries across the country every year. According to the CDC, more than 800,000 individuals are hospitalized each year due to slip and fall injuries. In the cold winter months, the rate of slip and fall accidents increases as snow and ice accumulates on sidewalks,[…]

A recent medical study found a link between hair straightening products, or relaxers, and women’s chance for developing uterine cancer. The study, published by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, is not the first to demonstrate the concerning connection between certain types of hair care products and cancer. The study’s researchers also highlighted how[…]

Every year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, releases its own top ten list, except this one takes a look at the safety standards that employers most frequently violate in the workplace. Just a few weeks ago, the agency released its preliminary figures for the fiscal year 2022, and the usual suspects from[…]