Passengers Can Seek Damages for Injuries from Chattanooga Car Accidents
Anyone who is injured in a Chattanooga car accident can seek damages through a personal injury claim or lawsuit – and that includes passengers. The rules which govern these types of claims are a little different, however, so your path to recovery should be guided by an experienced injury attorney. Today, we want to look…
Read More2021 Was the Deadliest Year for Workers Since 2016
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) releases a National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries every year. According to the latest data, 5,190 workers suffered fatal injuries in 2021. This is the highest number of worker deaths since 2016, and averages out to one death every 101 minutes. The deadliest occupation? Transportation and material moving. (Material…
Read MoreHow a Probate Litigation Attorney Can Help Your Business
It is always a sad time when a loved one passes away. Trying to figure out how to divvy up their estate sometimes only makes this period of grief more complex and stressful—especially when there is a business involved. That is why creating a will is so important. Creating this legal document early on should…
Read MoreWhy Driving Too Slow Is Almost as Dangerous as Speeding
When people think of speed-related accidents, they usually think of motor vehicle drivers driving too fast. However, there are a lot of speed-related accidents that involve slow driving. It may be less common, but it does still happen. In fact, driving too slowly can be almost as dangerous as going over the speed limit. Although…
Read MoreWhat Should You Do if You Have Been Involved in a Trench Collapse?
One of the most dangerous experiences on any worksite is a trench collapse. It only takes a few seconds, and someone can be buried under several thousand pounds of dirt or soil, or even pieces of heavy machinery Construction workers are at the greatest risk, though cable company workers, commercial plumbers, and the folks employed…
Read MoreThe Three Main Types of Distracted Driving
In 2020, over 3,000 people were killed in car accidents involving distracted driving. If you are wondering what exactly distracted driving is, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration defines it as “any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling…
Read MoreBigger Highways Mean Greater Risks for Accidents
Most people believe that larger roads and highways mean less car accidents. In fact, there have been many efforts in the United States to make our highways wider in hopes that it will minimize car wrecks, especially among large trucks and tractor trailers. However, there is strong evidence showing that wider lanes and roads actually…
Read MoreWhat Injuries Are Caused by Electrical Arc Flashes and Blasts?
When you think of poor workplace safety, you probably think of damaged machinery and wet floors. Both of these can be incredibly dangerous, but few workplace hazards can be as catastrophic as malfunctioning electrical panels or wiring. When there is a problem with electrical equipment or the material that houses it, you can get seriously…
Read MoreHow Truck Tire Blowouts Can Lead to Serious Injuries
There are a lot of dangers and hazardous situations that can present themselves while you’re driving. You have to worry about other drivers maneuvering erratically, construction work, animals crossing the road, inclement weather, and so on. One thing you may not think to concern yourself with is tire blowouts from commercial trucks. They can happen…
Read MoreDriver Assistance Technology Is Helpful But Not Foolproof
Every year it seems like there’s new automated technology created for cars in order to help prevent accidents. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems are now required in all new cars, and they do cut down on rear-end crashes by a significant amount, but AEB is not infallible. Researchers have found the AEB system will not…
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