Category Archives: Workplace Accidents
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A Florida construction worker recently died after being crushed by a 3,000-pound lumber bundle. The port worker was clearing the way for a forklift carrying the lumber. Then the forklift operator suddenly hit the brakes, and the lumber broke loose. The first load clipped the victim, and the second ran them over. Cause of action… Read More »
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Construction is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. Workers are exposed to great heights, heavy equipment, electrical wires and unstable earth. This can lead to severe injuries and even death. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has identified the four main causes of construction injuries. Here’s what to watch for—and how… Read More »
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When people take their vehicles to a mechanic, they expect that those repairs or maintenance tasks will be performed properly. We rely on mechanics to keep vehicles running safely—especially since the average person may not be able to perform those tasks on our own. When a mechanic is negligent, they may be held responsible for… Read More »