Construction jobs are dangerous. In fact, jobs in the construction industry are among the most dangerous in the world. Construction workers suffer countless injuries every year while on the job. In addition, it has been estimated that approximately 1,000 construction workers are killed on the job each year. The Occupational Safety and...
Jobs in the construction industry can be lucrative. Unfortunately, they can also be dangerous, with countless construction workers suffering injuries every year while on the job—many of them fatal. One of the most dangerous hazards in the construction industry is electrocution. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has identified electrocution...
From your personal relationships to your finances, an injury can affect every area of your life. Fortunately, if you’ve suffered an injury due to another’s negligent behavior, you may be entitled to financial compensation. However, to improve your odds of a successful outcome, it is important to gather as much evidence as...
Dog bites can cause serious injuries. Unfortunately, dog bite victims often find themselves confused about their legal rights. This is partially due to what is commonly referred to as the “one-bite rule.” Under the one-bite rule, a dog bite victim generally can’t obtain compensation for a dog bite injury unless that dog...
Due to their size and power, truck accidents tend to result in serious injuries. Commercial trucks often weigh upwards of 80,000 pounds, meaning that they present a serious danger to other vehicles on the road. There are many causes of truck accidents, including driver fatigue, distracted driving, poor vehicle maintenance, mechanical...
A traumatic brain injury is one of the most serious injuries an individual can suffer. Common causes of traumatic brain injuries include motor vehicle crashes, firearms-related accidents, and assaults. Unfortunately, traumatic brain injuries can have a number of long-term effects. In this article, we examine the long-term effects of traumatic brain...
As a patient, successfully making it through surgery is only half the battle. Even if your surgery itself appears to be successful, your healthcare provider is responsible for ensuring that you don’t develop post-operative complications. Complications following surgery can lead to a variety of serious conditions, including death. If your healthcare provider...
A hit-and-run accident occurs when an at-fault driver flees the scene of the accident before notifying the authorities. In a hit-and-run situation, victims are often left traumatized and unsure of how to proceed. Although it’s impossible to predict a hit-and-run accident, you must know what to do if you ever find yourself...
Many healthcare providers now provide telehealth services to patients. Telehealth offers many benefits, including increased affordability and accessibility. However, telehealth also has its downsides, including an increased risk of medical malpractice. In this article, we discuss four medical malpractice telemedicine risks.
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Most people anxiously await New Year’s Eve each year. After all, this holiday is often associated with new beginnings and a fresh start. As such, New Year’s Eve is heavily celebrated every year—often with lots of drinking. Unfortunately, many New Year’s Eve partygoers make the poor decision to drive home after several...
