When a safety disaster occurs and worker are hurt or killed, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) can issue fines and citations against the company. Unfortunately, these fines have statutory caps and are often too low to really make a substantial impact on deterring companies from engaging in dangerous behaviors. Employers also can’t generally be sued by workers, as workers… (more…)
A DWI charge is serious, but not as serious as being accused of causing an accident while driving under the influence. If you are accused of causing a collision while driving drunk, you can expect to face much more serious criminal charges with much harsher penalties. Raising a vigorous DWI defense is absolutely essential when accused of an accident. In… (more…)
A grocery store shooting has resulted in a lawsuit initiated by the estate one of the victims killed in the shooting incident. The incident took place two years ago, and the family of the deceased and the grocery store have been involved in negotiations to try to resolve the case outside of court. No resolution was reached, and the estate… (more…)
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is one of the best options for many people who have found themselves struggling with debts. If the money you are paying to your bills is not actually bringing down balances because all of the money is going to interest, Chapter 13 may be the way to get out of the financial mess you are in. Filing… (more…)
In Phoenix, motorists in passenger cars face a significant risk of getting hurt if they become involved in a collision with a truck driver. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety indicates that 70 percent of people who die in large truck crashes are occupants of cars other than the truck. Truck drivers have a responsibility to try to protect passengers from… (more…)
Truck accidents are often more serious than collisions which involve only passenger vehicles. Victims are more likely to sustain grave injuries or be killed in truck accidents. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety indicates around 70 percent of the victims who die in fatal truck accidents aren’t in the truck but are instead pedestrians, motorcyclists, bikers, or occupants of other cars… (more…)
When two sisters died in an accident with a tractor trailer, the parents of the girls formed a safety advocacy organization called AnnaLeaha and Mary for Truck Safety. The organization was founded because the deadly truck accident with the girls could have been prevented. The parents believe the truck driver had been on the road for too long, and that underride… (more…)
Driving a truck in the winter can be a dangerous proposition. Truck drivers need to contend with winter storms that cause snow and ice to be on the roads. While slick roads are always a concern, snow and ice can cause other problems as well. One big issue is snow and ice can collect on top of trucks and can… (more…)
Both locals and tourists enjoy a vibrant night life in Florida. Unfortunately, a recent shooting at a Florida night club interrupted the festivities being enjoyed by many partygoers and the shooting is raising concerns about safety. Two people were killed and another 10 were injured in the shooting incident, and it followed closely on the heels of another shooting which… (more…)
Truck accidents are a very real danger on roads throughout the United States, with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reporting 330,000 trucks were involved in 2012 collisions. Almost 4,000 people died in 2012 truck crashes, and 104,000 people got hurt. Because West Virginia truck accidents are so common, it would seem any rules or regulations passed by the federal government… (more…)
