Can 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…

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Lockout / Tagout & Control of Hazardous Energy

The federal government’s Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) issues regulations and directives focused on keeping American workers safe and free from harm on the job. OSHA regulations are particularly relevant in industries involving practices that could be dangerous, like when workers interact with hazardous energy sources. These interactions often occur when workers service or…

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September 18-24 is Falls Prevention Awareness Week

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) calls attention to the risks and dangers of falls each year through its Falls Prevention Awareness Week, which is observed this year from September 18 through September 24. National Falls Prevention Awareness Day is always observed on September 22, which is also the first day of fall. Older Americans…

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