Large corporations frequently disregard safety regulations in an effort to increase their bottom line. When they do so, tragic accidents can occur, resulting in injuries and death. Sometimes the number of injuries and deaths can be staggering. In 2010, an offshore oil drilling rig owned by BP blew up off the coast of Louisiana when...
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What Should You Do If You Are Hit by a Drunk Driver?
Drunk driving accidents claim over 30,000 American lives every year. Even though the public knows the horrific consequences of getting caught drunk behind the wheel, drunk driving is still a modern epidemic.
The simple, irrefutable truth is that every drunk driving accident is entirely avoidable, if only the drunk driver learned how to act responsibly.
How Dangerous Is Scaffolding on Construction Sites?
Workers at accident scenes sometimes tell us that they knew they were supposed to take precautions, but that they were being rushed to complete the job. Construction companies’ race to beat the bottom line is costing our construction workers their lives, and it is time to stand up and say “No more.” Twice last month,...
Read MoreOur Lawyers Discuss the Dangers of Defective Equipment on a Construction Site
If you are a construction worker, you use construction equipment and tools every day throughout the course of your job. Proper-working equipment is very important on construction sites, because one product’s defect can seriously injure or even kill those operating or working near the machine. http://youtu.be/GTHijSxgotU If you are at work and are injured by a...
Read MoreWhat Is a Third Party Claim? Our Attorneys Explain This Aspect of The Law
Workers compensation law varies from state to state, meaning that the way the law applies to your situation in Maryland may not be the case in Virginia. There are also different aspects of workers compensation law that the average worker may not be aware of, such as third party claims. In most cases, workers are...
Read MoreCan My Boss Fire Me If I Speak Out About Workplace Safety?
The answer is no. As an employee, you have a right to workplace safety, and if you feel unsafe, you should speak out. Do not fear retaliation; you are protected under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The Occupational Health and Safety Act covers a wide...
Read MoreAre You a Union Member Who Was Hurt on the Job or Elsewhere?
Choose an Experienced Union Injury Lawyer
At our firm, as have a long history of supporting labor unions and their members. Our attorneys often represent union members in personal injury and Read MoreWhy Do You Need a Lawyer Who is Experienced in Handling Both Workers’ Compensation and Negligence Cases When You Are Hurt On The Job?
Personal injury attorneys are different from workers' compensation lawyers. Lawyers who only practice personal injury law are often not knowledgeable and experienced enough to handle the complexities of workers' compensation claims. If you...
Read More21-Year-Old Maryland Man Falls to His Death While Working on Water Tower
According to WJLA 7, a Maryland worker fell to his death from a water tower in Pasadena, Maryland on the evening of March 21. Anne Arundel County officials say the 21-year-old man was working on cellular communications equipment on the tower when he fell. The tower is located behind a building that houses a police...
Read MoreDebate Grows Over Poultry Worker Safety Under Proposed Plan
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has instituted new poultry plant regulations that may threaten the workplace safety in poultry plants and food safety altogether. These new regulations are part of the HACCP (Hazards Analysis and Critical Control Points)-Based Inspection Models Project, abbreviated as...
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