With record low temperatures recorded all across the United States, it’s important for people to stay safe during the winter months. Fireplaces, space heaters, and in-home heaters can all cause potential fire hazards when in use. According to the National Fire Protection Association, in 2016 alone, house fires killed 2,735 people and 10,750 were injured. […]
A tire blowout could happen anytime, and the aftermath can be fatal. A tire blowout is much different from a flat tire. Flat tires occur when there is a loss of pressure in the tire, whereas a tire blowout is the explosive release of the compressed air. When the air compressed inside the tire explodes, […]
Train accidents occur more often than you think. They are responsible for approximately 1,000 deaths in the United States each year. When a derailment or collision to another automobile occurs, trains can cause damage to property and injury to people. Railroad companies, as well as commuter rail lines do not guarantee their passengers’ safety, but […]
The most common types of lawsuits filed every year are personal injury claims. The purpose of a personal injury claim is to compensate those who have been injured or harmed by the negligence of others. There are many different forms of personal injuries that can occur. Below are the five most common types of personal […]
Slip and fall accidents are the most common worksite injuries in the construction industry. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 6.5 million people work at approximately 252,000 construction sites in the country and the rates for fatal injuries are higher than the national average. Debris and other obstacles around the locations often cause a slip […]
Personal injury cases can range from car accidents to potential medical malpractice cases. While sometimes these accidents can be resolved privately, other times it can be more beneficial to hire a personal injury attorney. Here are 7 reasons to hire a personal injury lawyer: 1. Experience A personal injury lawyer will have extensive knowledge and […]
Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, refers to a blow or jolt to the brain that disrupts its normal function. These injuries can range from minor, like a concussion, to severe. According to The Center for Disease Control, each year about 1.7 billion traumatic injuries occur. Of these injuries, about 50,000 result in death. Even if […]
A husband and wife who were shot at Monroeville Mall in February have filed suit against the mall’s owners and the store where the shooting occurred. The couple claims that violence and gang activity at the mall just east of Pittsburgh had been increasing before they were shot and that the mall owners were negligent […]