It’s no secret that jobs in construction come with a certain level of risk that is often higher than most industries. The CDC reports that 3.3 million non-fatal injuries and illnesses were reported in 2009 and more than 9% of those were reported by construction...
Among the most pernicious kinds of injuries workers experience on construction sites are respiratory diseases. Among these kinds of diseases, one of the most serious is Pneumoconiosis, a chronic dust disease often emanating from employment (often in coalminers)....
Worker’s compensation laws lay out benefits that are available to employees injured on the job. They include lost wages and medical expenses. These laws serve to support employees who are injured on the job and potentially caught off guard with mounting expenses and...
When pedestrians are injured by a vehicle on the roadways or streets or by a property defect, they may be able to recover personal injury damages should another individual’s or entity’s neglect be the cause of the accident. According to the National Highway Traffic...
When a brick-and-mortar business opens its doors to guests, there is an inherent commitment on the part of the business to provide a measure of safety. It’s simple, there is a duty of care to prevent injury and harm from occurring on its premises. Personal...
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