The United States is largely a country where you need to drive your own car. It is a massive country with vastly spread-out communities. Many workers live dozens of miles from work, so walking, biking and taking the bus just aren’t viable options. They spent time on...
A loved one's unexpected passing is likely to cause you tremendous heartache, as well as significant financial strain. This is particularly true when the death is due to the negligent actions of another party, like when a loved one is killed in a car wreck or some...
Working on the road is not easy. You have vehicles traveling around you, and there are drivers who appear distracted and who don’t watch where they’re going. Work-zone fatalities lead to up to 24% of roadway delays, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics....
Construction site hazards can come in the form of falls from height, explosions, collapsing structures, toxic exposure and vehicle accidents. One of the deadliest accidents is the cave-in or trench collapse. What can be done to prevent this workplace tragedy? On many...
From completing a significant home renovation to the erection of a completely new build, construction workers are often required to work high above the ground. Whether this is on a ladder, on a scaffolding or on incomplete floors hundreds of feet in the air, workers...
You might assume trucks are the best-maintained vehicles on the road, that their drivers check all is in order before they set out, companies invest in keeping them in top condition and the authorities carry out regular checks to ensure trucks are safe to operate. The...
When someone injures you in Ohio, you may have certain legal rights. If you are injured on someone else's property, you could possibly file a claim against their homeowner's insurance. If they cause the car crash, you may also be able to make a claim against their car...
Construction workers face several risks when they’re working -- including electrocution. It’s imperative that all construction workers understand the dangers of electrical hazards because this type of accident can lead to catastrophic or fatal injuries. There are...
Intersections are dangerous places to be. You’re approaching cross traffic, and you have the potential for pedestrians and cyclists to be using crosswalks. There may be lights or stop signs that you have to abide by, too. A study by the National Highway Traffic Safety...
You are driving along when another vehicle hits you from behind. You step out of the car in shock to be met by a volley of abuse from the other driver trying to blame it all on you. Are they right? Rear-end collisions are generally the fault of the driver behind...
