Most people spend at least half of their waking hours on the job. Personal injuries are bound to happen. In fact, over 3 million workers were non-fatally injured on the job in 2013, according to reports submitted by private industry employers to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Common Types of Workplace Incidents The BLS …
Truck Accidents and Defective Roadways
Poorly maintained roads contribute to thousands of deaths and millions of injuries each year. According to a landmark study commissioned by the Transportation Construction Coalition, On a Crash Course: The Dangers and Health Costs of Deficient Roadways these worrisome statistics proved true for the year 2006. Poor road conditions contributed to over 5.3 million crashes …
Bad Weather Truck Accident Lawyer Explains Driving Too Fast for the Conditions
Driving in inclement weather is dangerous for any vehicle, but particularly difficult for large commercial trucks that are hard to maneuver and require a longer stopping distance. If the weather conditions are too dangerous, truck drivers should stay at a rest stop or postpone the trip until the roads are safe. Truckers aren’t too keen …
Drunk Truck Drivers: Breaking the Law
Driving while intoxicated is irresponsible, illegal, and deadly. In 2013, one person died every 52 minutes in an alcohol-related traffic accident, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That’s over 10,000 people who could still be alive today had drivers acted responsibly. Drunk driving truck accidents are not taken lightly, considering that a semi …
When Lack of Driver Training Causes a Truck Accident
Lack of driver training and experience translates into significant crash risks. In fact, when truckers are at fault in an accident, inexperience is the third most commonly cited contributing factor, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Large Truck Crash Causation Study. (Only driver fatigue and unfamiliarity with the area contribute to more …
Truck Accidents Caused by Poor Maintenance
Imagine an 80,000-lb. 18-wheeler barreling down the Interstate at 60 miles an hour. If you were near that massive hunk of steel and cargo, the last thing you’d want is for it to malfunction. Proper and regular maintenance of trucking fleets not only promotes safety and demonstrates ethical business practices, but it’s also federally mandated. …
Defective Truck Equipment Accidents
Truck accidents hurt hundreds of people every year in Ohio. In fact, in the year 2014, there were 21,290 truck accidents. Of those, 127 resulted in fatal injuries, and 4,270 of them caused injuries (in 16,893 accidents, only property damage occurred). This is alarming as the common types of injuries victims sustain in serious car …
Improperly Loaded or Overloaded Truck Accidents
Big trucks are used to transport large quantities of items. But when these items aren’t loaded properly, or when a truck is filled beyond maximum capacity, things can quickly become dangerous. For example, some common types of injuries that victims sustain in serious car accidents (like truck crashes) are cracked skulls and puncture injuries. Improperly …
DOT Regulations for Truck Drivers Set Scheduling Standards – Violations Can Cause Truck Crashes
To maximize income, truck drivers often keep crazy work schedules, driving hours upon hours without a break. Longer hours mean more trips and more profit, so carriers often nudge or openly encourage their workers to “keep on trucking.” Unfortunately, an unreasonable truck driver schedule can be extremely dangerous. It leads to driver fatigue, which in …
The Importance of Reducing Truck Driver Fatigue
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) continually seeks ways to improve safety in the trucking industry and reduce the risks of preventable hazards such as truck driver fatigue. We see far too many cases of people hurt or killed each year in truck accidents from tired and overworked truckers. In the Department of Transportation (DOT) …
Filing a Product Liability Claim against a Drug Manufacturer
The products produced by drug manufacturers are supposed to help, not hurt, consumers. Unfortunately, every year there are new drugs that make it to market that cause unintended side effects that can be fatal. If your loved one was made ill, disabled, or killed by a medication, you might have the right to file a …
Do testosterone replacement products like AndroGel increase risk of heart attack or stroke?
Medical treatments for men with low testosterone (“low T”) have become increasingly popular in the drug markets over the past two decades. As with any advances in medicine, the long-term effects of new treatments are always unknown until a large population of people is being treated over a long period. Low T treatments are now …
Can I file a lawsuit if I believe talcum powder caused my ovarian cancer?
You’ve seen or heard of your male friends doing it: applying some talcum powder to their privates to absorb sweat and odor. They’ve been doing it for years, and you’ve seen no problem. So, women decided that they, too, could enjoy the benefits of more comfort for a relatively small cost. At great surprise to …
Overview of Ohio Motorcycle Helmet Laws
Motorcycling is a favorite hobby and economical mode of transportation. And, of course, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of riding your bike down scenic roads in Ohio, like just outside Massillon on Route 93. Whether you are a new or seasoned rider, you’ll need to make sure you are well informed about traffic laws …
5 Common Types of Injuries Victims Sustain in Serious Car Accidents
The impact of a serious car accident stretches into every aspect of a victim’s life. Sustaining a major injury can adversely affect a person’s long-term physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Roughly 2.36 million people are injured and over 30,000 people die in car crashes each year, according to 2012 reports from the National Highway Traffic …
Can I sue the manufacturer of AndroGel if I used it and suffered a heart attack?
If you suffered a heart attack after using AndroGel, you might be able to sue the manufacturer for damages if certain elements exist. Hundreds of men and their families are already pursuing product liability claims against the company. What is AndroGel and is it effective? AndroGel is one of many treatments on the market used …
Defective Medtronic Insulin Pumps Injuries & Deaths Reported to the FDA
Insulin pumps, medical devices used to deliver insulin into patients’ bodies in a controlled manner, are designed to offer effective treatment for diabetics. Unfortunately, they have been known to malfunction. The FDA has received numerous reports about defective Medtronic insulin pumps injuries and deaths, and victims’ and their families are suing the manufacturer. Another recent …
If I switch attorneys in the middle of my personal injury case what files do I need to bring them?
When you switch attorneys in the middle of a personal injury case, it’s important that your new attorney have access to your records. Fortunately, you should be able to retain most of your information and transfer it to your new lawyer. Your Rights to Your Files If you are unhappy with your current lawyer, you …
How Power Morcellators May Spread Cancer
The FBI is currently investigating the use of laparoscopic power morcellators, surgical devices that have been found to spread cancer in women who they are meant to treat. In 2014, the agency issued a warning that the morcellators could be transferring cancerous cells to women’s abdomens when in hysterectomies. Hundreds of women have already been …
Filing an Injury Claim on Behalf of Your Child after an Accident
Minors are not eligible to file personal injury actions. When a child is hurt because of another person’s negligence, the parent or legal guardian may file on his or her behalf. Learn the basics on filing a claim for another person so that you may receive compensation for medical bills and recovery. Types of Situations …
Important Documents to Bring to the Initial Meeting with Your Auto Accident Attorney
When you visit your auto accident attorney for the first time, there are a host of documents you’ll want to bring with you to assist the case. The more thorough you can be, the easier the case can transition and the more help you’ll be to your attorney. If you’ve yet to hire a lawyer …
How to Prove a Driver’s Texting while Driving Caused Your Accident
Texting while driving has proven to be an extremely dangerous and deadly behavior. Most states have some ban or regulations on using handheld devices while driving, including Ohio. If you were injured in an accident that was caused by another driver who was texting while driving, you would likely have a justifiable reason to file …
Filing Claim Against a Government Entity for Crash with a Government Truck
If you or your loved one was injured in a crash that involved a government vehicle, you might be able to file a claim against the appropriate government entity to recover your damages. However, be forewarned that this is no easy feat; the government has a lot of built-in protection against liability, and there are …
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
The Ohio Department of Public Safety reports that in Ohio in 2013, there were 3,870 motorcycles involved in crashes throughout the state. Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents aren’t an unusual occurrence in the state of Iowa. Out of the 3,870 accidents, motorcyclists were at fault 54.9 percent of the time. Other drivers were at fault 35.6 percent …
Compensation to Seek in a Motorcycle Accident Claim
Following a motorcycle accident in Ohio, you can file a motorcycle accident claim for damages. You can file a claim with your own insurance company or the other driver’s insurance company because Ohio is a “fault” car insurance state. And yes, passengers on your motorcycle are covered by your insurance. The following reviews the types …
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