Pursuing your Claims. Protecting your Rights.
Trip, slip and fall hazards exist anywhere that a person can walk. In fact, this trio of incident types is actually responsible for a majority of workplace injuries. Back pain, some of which results from trip and fall injuries, also makes up the number one reason for missed work shifts. But just how can a fall hurt a person? What…
Recently, a catastrophic semi-truck accident in Colorado made national and international headlines. In that accident, a truck that had lost its brakes collided with stopped cars. When the smoke cleared, four people were dead. Eventually, a judge sentenced the driver to 110 years behind bars. Miles before the Colorado accident site, the truck driver passed runaway truck ramps. These ramps…
Before you get behind the wheel, it is crucial to make sure that you are not struggling with fatigue that could adversely affect your driving abilities. Unfortunately, some drivers fail to follow this advice and they drive even though they are very tired. Drowsy driving endangers lives and also causes many victims to suffer serious injuries each year. It is…
Unfortunately, the categorization of wages and classification of employees does not always help to streamline a workplace experience. Sometimes, employers will use these complex systems to pay improper wages or get away with wage theft. But how do you know if you have suffered from such a thing? First, you need to know how other forms of payment outside of…
Feeling like you are not getting fair compensation can impact your morale and productivity at work. However, prematurely asking for more money can backfire and hurt your reputation. Knowing some strategies for assessing how your compensation compares with other people doing your same job can help you make an informed assumption. Verify employee classification One of the more common reasons…
After suffering severe burns, you may require surgery to encourage healing and to reduce scarring. There are various wound treatments burn doctors may provide for their patients. According to WebMD, the most common procedures include skin grafts, tissue expansion, free flap, and microsurgery. Skin grafts Skin grafts are the most common surgical procedure for burns. Simply put, the surgeon removes…
In the past, residents of West Virginia who wished to file a class action suit, where multiple plaintiffs seek to sue an individual or business, may have found the path to litigation simpler than it recently became. JDSupra notes that West Virginia courts made changes to their class-action suit laws to tighten guidelines that those who wish to sue must…
Injuries sustained in a crash between an eighteen-wheeler and a passenger vehicle can be devastating. The occupants of the smaller vehicle are most at risk. Truck-car crashes are more complex than collisions between two passenger vehicles. How do advocates for injured parties determine liability? A little background Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association indicates there was a 4%…
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes laws regarding overtime pay. These laws dictate who is eligible for overtime, as well as how much eligible workers must receive. All workers should understand FLSA regulations and employer obligations. Here are a few things to keep in mind about overtime rates. Who is eligible for overtime…
Burns can happen in different places like your home or place of work, or due to an automobile accident. Some burns only require home treatment, but more severe burns can do a lot of damage. In addition to the pain and disfigurement, a high degree burn can inflict on your body, a serious burn may produce dangerous health complications. Healthline…