Common Mistakes that Lead to Slip and Fall Cases
Every year thousands of people file slip and fall cases. These common cases are easily avoided if the correct precautions are taken and can save a company a lot of stress and loss. Here are the most common causes of slip and fall cases that can be prevented. Wet or uneven surfaces can lead to […]
Types of Personal Injury Accidents
Personal injury accidents are caused when someone is injured due to the negligence of another person or entity. These are among the most common legal actions taken in the United States every year. Why most of them only reach the settlement stage, if that cannot be reached between the two parties, a personal injury lawsuit […]
Different Types of Construction Accidents
Working construction is one of the most dangerous common jobs in the United States. Construction companies go to great lengths to keep their team members healthy and safe by adhering to OSHA regulations of safety. Unfortunately, construction accidents occur on a daily basis on jobsites across the country. It is important to know the different […]
Common Mistakes when Reporting a Workplace Injury
If you are hurt in a workplace accident or have been diagnosed with an illness related to your line of work you may be entitled to compensation and restitution from your employer. The steps you make in the first few days of discovering your ailment will affect the outcome of your workplace injury claim. Here […]
Can the Passenger in a Car Accident File a Insurance Claim?
If you’ve been involved in a car accident, you know how stressful it can be. The situation becomes even worse when you’ve suffered an injury due to the accident, whether the injury is serious or minor. If you were injured in an accident as the passenger at the time, you may be wondering if you […]
Roads are Full of Older Trucks and Cars
According to IHS Automotive, the average vehicle in the US is 11.5 years old. This is a record high since the firm began tracking the average age of US vehicles back in 2002. People are keeping their vehicles longer due to quality and reliability, and for financial reasons as well. New car sales dipped drastically […]
Federal Study Says Big Rigs are Parking Unsafely
A survey by the Federal Highway Administration found that most states do not have enough parking for semi-trucks. Truck drivers are having difficulty finding parking spots every day, at all times of the day. 75% of truck drivers polled said that they consistently have a hard time finding a place to park when they need […]
Texas Mail Carriers at High Risk for Dog Bite Injury
For the United States Postal Service mail carriers, dog bites are a real on-the-job risk. In 2014, there were 5,767 reported incidents of letter carriers that had been bitten by a dog. In a survey done by the USPS, Fort Worth ranked 16th among the top 30 cities where a mail carrier is most likely […]
Reckless Driving Abounds in Texas
It’s hard to believe, but of all the states, Texas was found to be the most lenient in terms of laws against reckless and speeding drivers, and punishing violators. These findings were concluded in a data project by WalletHub, a social media company that analyzes consumer financial and government matters. Not only does Texas not […]
Driverless Work Zone Trucks May Save Construction Workers’ Lives
Construction workers face danger daily in their jobs. The high number of hazards involved in this line of work can easily result in injury or death for these workers. Because of this, anything that can be done to keep these workers out of harm’s way and prevent accidents is worth looking into. Now, Royal Truck […]