Archive for December 2018
Strange Wills of the Rich and Famous
Many people with lots of money, and even some with just a little, have decided there are better things to do with their funds that leave it to their family members. Some decide that a will is a way to help charities, or to ensure the success of their businesses. Sometimes, they disinherit family because…
Read MoreHow Truck Blind Spots Affect Truck Driver Liability and Your Liability
Truck drivers can cause accidents for many different reasons. They may be too tired to drive. Their cargo may spill. Many truck drivers go too fast because they’re under pressure to make deliveries. One well-known reason for truck accidents is that truck drivers have “blind spots” that make it harder to see the traffic around…
Read MoreOSHA’s “Top Ten” Workplace Safety Violations for 2018
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for regulating workplace safety in the United States. The U.S. Department of Labor promulgates regulations and laws that govern labor and employment, and when a worker is injured or killed at work, it is often the case that the incident involved a violation of an OSHA…
Read MoreCan I Sue a “Big Box” Store if a Big Box Falls and Injures Me?
If you have ever shopped in one of those “big box” stores such as IKEA, Home Depot, Lowes, or Walmart, you have seen the merchandise piled high on shelves. More often than you might think, one of those big boxes falls off a high shelf and injures a customer. In these massive warehouse stores where…
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