Some injuries are clearly eligible for workers' compensation coverage. An employee hurt by a piece of falling equipment or who comes into contact with heavy machinery could potentially incur immediate traumatic injuries. In cases where there are on-the-job incidents...
Personal injury lawsuits are relatively rare. Most people make it through their lives without ever incurring major losses due to the actions or negligence of another party. They may never need to file a major insurance claim, let alone consider filing a lawsuit....
What are the odds that someone may be attacked by a dog while on the job as a tree maintenance or home improvement worker? Suppose this is your current predicament; you’re regrettably aware of how likely this scenario truly is. Being bitten by someone else’s dog is...
It's one of the most frightening scenarios any Watertown driver can imagine: driving on I-84 late at night when a pair of headlights suddenly appear and quickly grow bigger and bigger. Someone is driving on the wrong side of the highway and coming straight at you at...
Warehouses play a crucial role in the supply chain, storing, retrieving and shipping out the products many people rely on every day. However, the tools and products involved in these important locations can also lead to various dangers that might cause injuries at...
The way people act in public spaces can increase their risk of slipping, tripping and falling. Impractical shoes, excessive speed in indoor spaces and other unsafe behavior could increase someone's risk of injury. However, many slip-and-falls at businesses involve...
Those negatively impacted by the bad choices of others often try to be gracious, at least initially. They may try to work cooperatively with the person or business who caused their injuries. They may also try to cover their losses using insurance. Unfortunately, both...
Seat belts have been a mandatory vehicle feature for decades. Automotive manufacturers have to install restraint systems for their vehicles to be street-legal. Motorists also need to wear their seatbelts and ensure that passengers wear them for optimal safety....
Since dogs are referred to as humans’ best friends, how often they bite humans can seem shocking. Whether you’ve been bitten by a dog before or not, you can imagine the physical and emotional trauma a victim can suffer when they’re attacked by an animal that is...
Workers’ compensation laws are designed to cover the costs of medical care, wage replacement and other specific concerns to employees who suffer an injury or illness as a result of their employment-related activities. Does an injured worker have the freedom to choose...