Airplane Turbulence and In-Flight Injury
When traveling by air, passengers have an expectation that their safety will be protected throughout the journey. However, accidents and injuries are known to occur during flights, leaving individuals wondering about their legal rights and options for compensation. If you suffered a serious in-flight injury that appears to have been caused by the careless or…
Read MoreWhat Procedures Must a School Bus Driver Take in the Event of an Accident?
School bus drivers are tasked with an immense responsibility. When we send our children to school and wave goodbye at the local neighborhood bus stop, we have a reasonable expectation that the operator of the school bus will be responsible, adhere to traffic laws, and take necessary steps to ensure the safety and well-being of…
Read MoreOSHA Heat Stress Guidelines
Heat stress is a serious occupational hazard that affects workers in various industries, especially those exposed to high temperatures and humidity. Every year, thousands of workers suffer from heat-related illnesses and injuries, some of which can be fatal. Employers have a responsibility to provide a safe working environment and protect employees from heat stress. Heat…
Read MoreWhat Happens if Your Doctor Fails To Diagnose Your Illness?
More than 126,000 Americans lose their lives each year as a result of doctors and medical professionals incorrectly diagnosing or failing to diagnose significant medical conditions. If you or a loved one are struggling with a medical issue that was not properly diagnosed or a diagnosis was unnecessarily delayed, you may have grounds to pursue…
Read MoreIs an Uber Driver Liable for an Accident?
If you suffer extreme bodily injuries from an accident caused by your Uber driver, you may be entitled to financial restitution for your harms and losses. This raises an important question—can you sue Uber over the accident or do you sue the Uber driver over the accident? In the following article, we’ll answer this complicated…
Read MoreCan You Sue Uber for an Accident?
Uber routinely advertises its ridesharing service as providing both quality and safety to users. However, accident data indicates there are in fact significant risks when someone uses a ridesharing service like Uber or Lyft. For example, the University of Chicago Booth School of Business examined available accident data, Uber accident statistics, and other relevant data…
Read MoreHow Trenches Collapse and How To Avoid It
For many construction projects, excavation and trench work is an absolute necessity. Trenches are commonly dug out near construction sites to run cables, pipes, and equipment underground and beneath buildings. For a dug-out area to be considered a trench, its depth has to be as large as its width. It may be fair to describe…
Read MoreWhat Safety Equipment is Required on a Boat?
Texans are lucky to have many lakes and other navigable bodies of water. In fact, Texas is home to more than 360 miles of coastline and features a larger percentage of inland water than any other state in the entire country. This is why many Texans enjoy getting out on a boat and enjoying what…
Read MoreThe Montreal Convention and International Passenger Rights
International airline passengers are protected under the Montreal Convention, and unfortunately, many people are unaware this treaty exists. The Montreal Convention can protect passengers when issues occur, for example, if luggage or belongings are damaged during the flight. Passengers are also protected by the Montreal Convention when more serious situations arise that are the fault…
Read MoreImproving Safety in the Oil & Gas Industry
Working in the oil and gas industry has been described as one of the “most dangerous jobs in America,” according to EHS Today. Why? Because the fatality rate in the oil and gas industry is seven times higher than all other industries in the United States. Unfortunately, oil and gas companies routinely prioritize demand for…
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