Workplace injuries can usually be expected in environments that involve construction, mechanical, or laboratory work. In other cases, however, the risk becomes a lot higher because of the location of the job itself.
Although a slip and fall accident may seem relatively harmless — a short source of embarrassment as you quickly pick yourself up, followed by a casual exit, and crossing your fingers that no one else noticed — the numbers tell a different story. To save you the time in sifting through all that data from…
Every time you go to the hospital for medical care, it is reasonable to expect that doctors and nurses would know how to do their jobs properly. After all, your life and your well-being depend on them. Sometimes, however, even doctors make mistakes which puts patients in harm. In one of the researches on the…
It’s a claim nobody wants to make: filing a case of wrongful death against a person, organization, or entity can be an emotional rollercoaster for those that are left behind.
To say that getting involved in a car accident is not something that anyone looks forward to, is a gross understatement. Not only does it pose a serious threat to their lives, but it may also cause severe property damage and significant financial losses.
There is no shortage of news when it comes to the oil and gas industry. Just recently, news about a sudden explosion that caused multiple oil field injuries in Oklahoma has been reported by the media. Due to these kinds of unfortunate incidents, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have been tirelessly working…
No matter how innovative and efficient medical practices are today, there is still always the risk of medical malpractice. According to a study conducted in the Journal of Patient Safety, between 210,000- 440,000 people who go for medical care at hospitals suffer some type of preventable harm.
Dealing with the death of a loved one is already painful and difficult. The burden becomes a lot heavier if your loss was caused by violence or an accident which could have been avoided with due care and diligence. In such cases, surviving family members may sue for wrongful death. The application of this law…
Many people who have been in accidents while at work are unaware of their right to file for compensation for personal injury. As a result, they end up spending a lot for medical care, and in some cases, find it difficult to resume working and earn a living for their families. A personal injury lawyer…
Work in the oilfield industry is difficult and inherently dangerous because of the heavy machinery and industrial equipment involved. In 2008 alone, a total of 120 fatal work injuries were reported in the oil and gas industry, and 4,200 cases of nonfatal injuries and illnesses were reported in 2007.
