A 48-year-old woman was leaving a parking lot when she noticed fellow employees struggling to close the encompassing gate. She offered her help and was told to wait on the outskirts of the parking lot as they attempted to shut the 750-pound gate. Suddenly, the gate derailed and fell on the Plaint...
The 41-year-old Plaintiff sustained a coup-contrecoup, and multiple injuries down his spine when he was hit and propelled forward by a box truck. The Defendant was unable to break in time after his foot was tangled in an unsecured seat belt. A presentation reconstructed the collision beginning w...
In this tragic case of vehicle versus pedestrian, a little girl was crossing the street when she was hit by a car. Aside from suffering abrasions on her body, she endured a left femur deformity and sustained a traumatic brain injury. One by one, a presentation by the attorney, highlighted and lab...
A mans car broke down on the interstate, and he pulled off to the side to await roadside assistance. While he was parked on the side of the road his car was sideswiped by a speeding vehicle passing him. The man sustained several serious injuries including a traumatic brain injury. Serious inju...
Even people who work in the health care industry providing care to others are vulnerable to occupational injuries. Some of the highest injury rates in the health care sector affect nurses because of the often physical nature of their work and the risk of exposure to harmful substances and hazardo...
When it comes to motorcycle gear, you probably understand the importance of helmets. Helmets protect against serious head injuries, but they are only a portion of the motorcycle gear you need when riding. AARP suggests that you wear a variety of protective gear on the road. Protecting your skin O...
Professional truck drivers work long hours, and their job not only includes time behind the wheel but often loading and unloading cargo. Over time, even young drivers can experience injuries that cause them to file claims for workers' compensation benefits. Accidents happen According to the lates...
It can be quite scary to come across a large truck acting erratically or making dangerous maneuvers on the roadway. You may try to get away from the vehicle or to keep your distance, but that does not remove the risk from the road. A truck driver with bad driving habits or who is currently not dr...
Each year, agencies look at the number of motor vehicle accidents to see what story the statistics tell. This data can help target driver safety programs or alert authorities to a situation that calls for a remedy. Information so far from 2021 shows at least one positive trend when it comes to mo...
Whether you recently suffered an injury in a construction accident and want to learn more about your options or you work in construction and worry about your safety, it is helpful to go over statistics on construction accidents. Reviewing data on these accidents helps shed light on the prevalence...
As summer continues into the warmest and sunniest month, many motorcyclists take to the road to enjoy the good weather. Unfortunately, this also means there is an upswing in motorcycle crashes and related injuries. One of the most common injuries that do not get enough focus is road rash. Though ...
With its many warehouses and distribution centers, Lincoln is an excellent place to work as a lumper. If you have experience loading and unloading commercial vehicles, you probably also earn a high salary. Of course, because it is a physical job, lumping may increase your chances of developing a ...
If you were in a motorcycle accident, one of the most common injuries you may suffer is a traumatic brain injury or a TBI. According to the FDA, any sudden movement of the head can cause the brain to bounce in the skull and break blood vessels or injure brain cells. Mild TBIs may result in little...
Currently, the laws in Nebraska mandate that all motorcycle operators and riders wear a helmet when they are on their bike. While Nebraska is not unique among the 50 states for this rule, it is the only state in its immediate area that has such a comprehensive helmet law. For this reason, the str...
Riding a motorcycle is an excellent expression of freedom and speed, but it is also extremely dangerous. The situation becomes even more serious when you take on the responsibility of riding with a passenger. Ensuring that your passenger has a safe and fun ride is your number one responsibility w...
Driving around trucks on America's highways is a hazard for those in smaller vehicles. Particularly for newer drivers, maneuvering around these highway behemoths may be very intimidating. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to share the road safely with trucks. According to the Federal Motor ...
You face many job-related hazards when you make your living working in construction, and struck-by injuries are among your biggest injury risks. Struck-by injuries occur when you face contact or impact between you and an object or piece of equipment. These injuries range in severity from relative...
When working, you face potential risks associated with your job. Some jobs have a greater degree of natural risk than others. However, some high risk issues may occur at any job regardless of what it is. Crush injuries have the potential to be this risk. It can occur in any place with objects hea...
Riding a motorcycle can be exhilarating but dangerous. The key to promoting your safety is to be vigilant on the road because other motorists might not pay adequate attention to smaller vehicles like yours while driving. These drivers could put you in a perilous situation. Ride Apart examines som...
While you enjoy working as a nurse, you sometimes wonder if you may find yourself in a similar situation to some of your injured patients. What hazards should you know about your position? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics dives into workplace dangers for registered nurses. Understand when your...
Driving in slick conditions can be scary if you are not prepared and safe. Use the following tips to make sure you stay safe on the winter roads: • Make sure your hands are on 9 and 3 on the steering wheel. • Look in the direction you want to go and steer. • Turn your front wheels in the same di...
Watch this video attached below. It is never worth it to fraud an accident or try to get hurt. Companies will fight. If you have been hurt on the job, call us. We want to help you get what is rightfully yours. BE SAFE!
Each year, pedestrians are struck and killed by motor vehicles due to distracted walking. Additionally, work-related injuries and fatalities caused by employees not paying attention to where they are walking have caused workers compensation costs and out-of-pocket expenses for employees to skyroc...
1. Over 1 million people go to the ER every year for a slip and fall accident 2. The average cost l is $30,000 – $40,000 3. 5% percent of slip and falls involve broken bones 4. 1/3 of adults over 65 fall each year 5. Slip and falls are a leading cause of injury for every age group 6. Falls are th...
If you are a large truck driver, you likely recognize the risks that come with your occupation. It is pivotal to focus on your safety, but even very experienced and careful truckers find themselves in accidents for a host of reasons. Moreover, there are many risk factors that increase the odds of...
