Personal protective equipment (PPE) is designed to protect individuals from hazards that cause illness and injury. Employers are responsible for assessing their workplaces to determine what hazards are present that may require the use of PPE. Manufacturers should design PPE to meet standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Workers may suffer[…]

When it comes to insurance coverage, car accidents involving rideshare drivers may be complicated. Depending upon the circumstances, rideshare companies, such as Lyft and Uber, may also be held liable for damages if the accident was the rideshare driver’s fault. If you are injured in a rideshare accident, either as a pedestrian, rideshare passenger, or[…]

According to one of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) most recent investigations, unvaccinated Americans are 4.5 times more likely to contract COVID-19 than vaccinated individuals. In addition, the CDC’s report found that unvaccinated individuals are 10 times more likely to be hospitalized and 11 times more likely to die from severe COVID[…]

The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 87,000 people are injured each year by power saws. Table saws in particular cause grievous injuries, including amputations, lacerations, and fractures. Many power tool injuries could have been prevented by safety features that have been on the market for quite some time. Manufacturers and distributors of power saws[…]

The number of electric vehicles on the road worldwide is expected to increase by more than 26 percent over the next nine years, according to a MarketsandMarkets report. While most purchasers of electric vehicles are motivated by climate impact and saving money on gas, research suggests that electric cars may be safer in car accidents.[…]