How Does a Company’s Culture Cause Injuries at Construction Sites?
In 2014, workplace fatalities increased, including among construction workers. As a result, some safety advocates want more rules on construction sites and tougher enforcement of them. Others point out that more stringent OSHA rules and stricter enforcement haven’t worked miracles and suggest other solutions, such as more education to change workers’ mindsets. Experts say getting workers...
Read MoreIs it Safe to Jog in DC’s Bike Lanes?
Cyclists in Washington D.C. already have to weave their way around vehicles whose drivers think bike lanes are convenient places to park. Now, they are having to contend with joggers on these designated bike lanes who don’t want to run around pedestrians on sidewalks. Is this fair? This question was posed on Reddit’s D.C. subreddit...
Read MoreWashington DC Personal Injury Attorneys Discuss Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury
When a sudden blow to the head disrupts normal brain functioning, the victim has a traumatic brain injury. Traumatic brain injuries range from mild to severe and can result in permanent impairments. TBI victims may experience memory problems, behavioral and mood changes, sensory problems, and difficulty...
Read MoreA Look at Child Passenger Safety
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration identifies motor vehicle accidents as the leading cause of death for children ages one to 12. In 2009, 1,314 children ages 14 and under died in car accidents in the United States, and approximately 179,000 others were injured. One of the...
Read MoreWhy Defective Tires Are Dangerous
Prior to the introduction of tire pressure monitoring systems, flat tires and blowouts caused an estimated 414 deaths, 10,275 non-fatal injuries, and 78,392 transportation accidents each year in the United States, according to a 2003 report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In an effort to reduce the number of tire-related Read More
Products Liability in the Automotive Industry
As consumers, we expect the products we buy to undergo rigorous testing, to be constructed with quality materials, and to be designed with the utmost safety in mind. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. All too often, products enter the marketplace with design and manufacturing defects that pose serious risks to consumers.
What Parents Can Do to Prevent Birth Injuries
An injury sustained during labor or delivery is a birth injury. In the United States, birth injuries occur at a rate of about six to eight babies out of every 1,000 live births. Some of the more common birth injuries include:
- Brain damage
- Bone fractures
- Bruising
- Cephalohematoma ... Read More
Can I Sue the Government for My Injuries?
If you have suffered injuries at the hands of a government entity or government employee, the process of pursuing a recovery varies significantly from the process of a case involving a private entity. The biggest difference is that your time to pursue a claim, the statute...
Read MoreFederal Regulators Shut Down Unsafe Mine
Federal regulators shut down the Lucky Friday Mine last month in Idaho after the latest of three serious accidents in the past year. Last month, seven miners suffered injuries in a mine collapse at the mine site. A rock burst trapped the seven miners over 5,000 feet...
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