The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, commonly known as OSHA, works to enforce workplace safety in the US. Part of their job is to regularly inspect businesses and worksites to safety inspections and respond to employee safety complaints. During these inspections, investigators may detect violations of OSHA codes, ranging from minor to major violations. It…
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Sustaining PTSD as a Result of a Car Accident
Car accidents can result in serious and long-lasting injuries for victims. When most people think of car accident injuries, they think of traumas like broken bones, head injuries, bruises, lacerations, spinal cord injuries, and more. However, there are other types of injuries associated with motor vehicle crashes that are not considered as often, including severe…
Recognizing the Signs of Day Care Negligence and Child Abuse
Every parent’s worst nightmare is that the people who they entrust with the care of their child end up causing their child harm. However, it seems like the news is filled with cases of child abuse in day care facilities. While you may not think of a day care as a place where a child…
What the New Tennessee Laws Say About Using Your Cellphone While Driving
Distracted driving is dangerous driving. Over the last ten years, we have seen a rise in the number of distracted driving incidents. Much of this coincides with the rise of the popularity of smartphones. States and local municipalities have struggled to keep up with laws relating to distracted driving. However, there have been changes to…
How to Get Out of a Car When Trapped
Getting trapped in a vehicle is a scary ordeal. If we are being honest, most people only think of being trapped in a vehicle when they see situations on TV – maybe a dramatic kidnapping on a show or a vehicle being submerged after a storm. There are many ways that a person could find…
How to Reduce Risk of Lyme Disease
Many people spend time outdoors year-round. However, those who are spending the most time outside are also the ones most at risk of contracting Lyme disease. Lyme disease is spread by tick bites, specifically through the bite of the blacklegged (deer) tick. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that there are approximately 300,000 new…
How Are Damages Assessed in Catastrophic Injury Cases?
Victims of medical malpractice, car accidents in Nashville, defective products, or other personal injury cases often suffer from catastrophic injuries. A catastrophic injury is on that is so serious that it will not get better over time and will dramatically affect a victim’s life. A catastrophic injury can be: Spine or spinal cord injuries Traumatic…