March 22, 2018 2017 Crash Deaths Driving in the United States can be risky business. The National Safety Council (NSC) estimates that over 40,000 people lost their lives in motor vehicle accidents in 2017, which is a six percent increase from the amount reported in 2015. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will put the official federal totals out later … Read More »
March 16, 2018 Bill to Address Side Underride Truck Accidents Anytime a passenger vehicle collides with a commercial truck, there is potential for serious and fatal injuries. Tractor trailers can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds and stand as tall as 14 feet high. The empty space between the bed of a truck and the roadway below can be just enough for a passenger vehicle … Read More »
March 14, 2018 OSHA’s “Fatal Four” Nearly 6.5 million individuals are employed across more than 250,000 jobs in construction. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), construction is one of the deadliest industries for workers. The administration has found that workers face the most severe risks from what it calls the OSHA’s “Fatal Four”, or: Fall hazards; Electrical hazards; … Read More »
March 10, 2018 Fatal Workplace Falls According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), one of the most frequently cited safety failures in the construction industry is fall protection. The reality is that falls account for approximately one-third of all construction fatalities, which indicates a serious need for a safety overhaul and increased enforcement. Workers should never have to fear … Read More »
March 4, 2018 Traffic Fatalities According to the National Safety Council (NSC), motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for people under 24-years-old and the second-leading cause of death for people over 25. Even though some car crashes aren’t preventable, many of them are. By taking precautionary measures and committing to driving responsibly, every person can help lower … Read More »
December 20, 2017 IKEA Recalls Following the report of yet another child fatality, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has launched a fast track recall including 17.3 million units of IKEA dressers and chests. This is not the first time that IKEA products have been recalled due to serious consumer hazards. In a recent lawsuit, family members of the 2-year-old … Read More »
October 17, 2017 Maternal Deaths: Post-Birth Preeclampsia and Others Somewhere between 700-900 women die in the U.S. each year from childbirth or pregnancy-related causes. In fact, women in this country are at three-times the risk for dying during the “maternal period” (from the start of pregnancy to one year after giving birth) as those in Canada are. The number of women who die from … Read More »
August 23, 2017 Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit? When a person has suffered fatal injuries because of the negligence or wrongdoing of another, who can file a wrongful death lawsuit? The answer depends on state law and the circumstances of the case. State Law Each state has laws dictating who may bring wrongful death claims. Some states allow wrongful death claims to be … Read More »
July 2, 2017 Construction Fatalities Construction workers face dangerous situations at work every day. Falls from high places, heavy equipment accidents, faulty scaffolding, and unsafe work areas can result in serious and often fatal accidents. And those workers employed by smaller establishments may face the greatest risk of all. A recent study by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) … Read More »
