Pursuing your Claims. Protecting your Rights.
As a bicyclist, you have an especially high chance of suffering an injury if you become involved in a traffic accident. It is pivotal to have a clear understanding of the risks you face, and different factors that could increase the likelihood of an accident. If you have already sustained an injury in a bike crash and the accident took…
Millions of people hit the roads each year on their bikes, making it a popular way to get around town or get some fresh air and exercise. However, it is important to be mindful of other vehicles on the road when engaging in this activity, especially cars and trucks that can be potentially dangerous to cyclists. Cyclists have many of…
If you have concerns about your child’s safety when they bike near traffic, or you regularly ride a bicycle yourself, it is extremely important to understand the risk factors associated with bike accidents. You should also go over statistics on these accidents in order to understand how many cyclists suffer serious injuries and lose their lives each year. Unfortunately, many…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), emergency rooms across the country treat about 600,000 people every year for bicycle-related injuries. Many bicycle riders see the overall value of helmets, but the type of helmet you wear is important—and may just save your life. Head injuries Of the 600,000 people injured in bicycle-related crashes annually, the CDC…
Wearing a helmet when riding a motorcycle can literally save a person’s life. However, an ill-fitted helmet cannot protect as well against a severe traumatic brain injury. When people understand that sizing their helmet is just as important as wearing one, they can select headgear that provides optimal protection. Fit and function Not all motorcycle helmets meet the same standard.…
The Fair Labor Standards Act requires employers to provide overtime pay when employees work more than 40 hours during their workweek. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, a regular employee workweek consists of “seven consecutive 24-hour periods.” Employees working over 40 hours during their regular seven-day workweek must receive at least an additional 50% of their normal pay rate…
Truck accidents often result in devastating consequences for everyone involved. One crucial factor distinguishing truck accidents from other traffic accidents is that there may be more than one party responsible when the truck is at fault. Truck driver vs. trucking company Under certain circumstances, the truck driver is at-fault: Driving aggressively or recklessly, such as under the influence of drugs…
In comparison to someone riding in a passenger vehicle, you are especially vulnerable on the road as a pedestrian. If you walk near traffic on your way to work or enjoy going for a jog on or close to the road, you need to understand the risks you face. Every year, many pedestrians suffer serious hardships in their lives as…
If you encounter a speeding driver on the road, avoiding an accident could become very difficult. At high speeds, drivers are more erratic, and the likelihood of a collision increases. Moreover, these crashes are especially likely to leave those involved with serious injuries or even claim lives. Sadly, many drivers continue to ignore the speed limit and behave recklessly. Those…
Employers have discretion in choosing what to pay their workers. However, denying pay, misclassification and other deceptive practices can negatively impact morale and productivity. Even worse, in serious cases, non-compliant employers may face legal repercussions. If underpaid workers have adequately researched fair wage rates and discovered discrepancies in pay, they have the right to notify their employer. In some situations,…