According to the National Floor Safety Institute, slip and falls are one of the leading causes of emergency room visits. Falls are also a common cause of workplace injury. The National Floor Safety Institute also says that falls from the same level are slightly more common than falls from elevation. What is premises liability? You…
It’s not just freight handlers who experience back injuries while on the job. Because a serious back injury can occur simply by bending the wrong way, a wide variety of workers are injured every year. In fact, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration tells us that the most common workplace injury in America is a…
Soon driverless cars will be commonplace on the road. Yet to be determined is who will be at fault when they malfunction and cause accidents? This is a dilemma the insurance industry is trying to figure out. Improved safety is anticipated to be one of the major benefits of autonomous cars and trucks. But inevitably,…
In most jurisdictions, negligence is defined as the breach of a duty that causes damages, as a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer can explain. Every driver has a “duty” to drive in the manner that a reasonably safe driver would. For example, a driver must pay attention to traffic in front of them, and not…
If you or your spouse has received a personal injury settlement in the past, it’s important to know that this settlement may be a point of contention in a divorce. The way that this settlement may be divided depends largely on state legislation and circumstantial factors. Many states offer residents a comprehensive guide for evaluating…
Only a medical doctor can diagnose your injuries. But as someone who sees a lot of injured people, I can certainly talk about the injuries I see most often. Here are 3 injuries we see very regularly at our firm: Whiplash Injuries Whiplash injuries are caused by the violent snapping backwards and forwards of the…
If you were charged with a DUI, you may want to contact a DUI attorney Washington DC trusts. At The Law Firm of Frederick J. Brynn, P.C., we have been providing effective DUI defense services since 1993. We work hard to minimize DUI penalties and keep our clients out of jail. With an experienced DUI attorney on…
Dogs are one of the most popular pets in U.S. household. Estimates show that U.S. households owned about 78 million dogs as of 2016. While these canine companions provide many benefits, they also can cause injuries when they interact inappropriately or aggressively with the public at large. If you or a loved one has been…
An estate planning attorney can make the process of drawing up your will a very straightforward process. However, before preparing your will, there are several things to consider. As a will is intended to specify your last wishes, you may want to anticipate as many issues in advance as possible. Here are four things to…
On a hot summer day, nothing is better than having your own private pool in the back yard. Though pools can be a lot of maintenance, many people across the country are willing to put in the work to have their own swimming areas to enjoy. However, swimming pools can pose a serious risk to…