Slip and fall accidents are one of the most common causes of injuries in the US. They often occur due to the careless or negligent actions of a property owner or an employee at a business. According to the National Floor Safety Institute, around one million people seek treatment in the emergency room each year…
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Cold Weather Impacts Construction Workers
Construction workers face challenges each day when they go to work. The industry is riskier than others, and construction workers are injured more often than those in other types of jobs. During the latest reporting year in the US, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says that 20.7% of all workplace fatalities were employees…
Can You Sue in Tennessee if You Signed a Waiver?
Most people have signed a Waiver or Release of Liability form at some point in their lives. Most of us sign them without thinking about it. If you have children, you have probably even signed a Waiver or Release of Liability on their behalf. These forms are often a necessary step to take before participating…
What is a Statute of Repose?
When it comes to various types of lawsuits that can be filed, there are often statutes of limitations and statutes of repose. These both act as countdowns for a time limit a plaintiff has to file a civil lawsuit. It is absolutely vital that you understand what a statute of repose is, how it affects…
What are the Long-Term Impacts of a TBI?
Traumatic brain injuries are some of the more severe injuries a person can sustain. Moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries can leave victims with long-lasting or even permanent effects. These injuries can occur in adults, children, infants, and newborns and they happen due to a wide array of causes. While recovery is possible, is it…
Understanding the Difference Between Concussions and Cerebral Contusions
When dealing with brain injuries, it is important to understand the differences between various types of injuries that can occur. Two of the most common types of brain injuries – concussion and cerebral contusions – are often confused. A contusion is another way to say bruise and is the bleeding on the brain due to…
Tips for Staying Visible While Cycling
If you or a loved one enjoy riding your bicycles regularly, then you know that they can be a fun, healthy, and environmentally-friendly form of transportation. However, bicyclists face more risks that others on the roadway. In an accident, riders can sustain serious injuries. That is why it is so important for a bicyclist to…