Individuals who are injured while working usually are be compensated through the worker's compensation system, which covers medical bills, lost income and provides other limited benefits. Under worker's compensation, it is not necessary to establish that anyone's...
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3M CEO required to attend mediation as part of earplug litigation
3M is embroiled in the largest multi-district litigation in U.S. history, with nearly 330,000 cases filed and almost 260,000 pending cases. The lawsuits were filed by veterans and active military whose defective Combat Arms Earplugs allowed hearing damage and...
Potential business liability for accidents
Many of us are glad that the dangers associated with icy parking lots and slippery sidewalks are behind us until next winter. For business owners, it is important to ensure that accumulations of snow and ice on premises they control are addressed in a timely manner...
Delivery workers and the dangers of dogs they encounter
At one time, only postal carriers and pizza delivery drivers brought deliveries to our homes. Now UPS, Fed Ex, Door Dash, Instacart and multiple other services deliver everything, from groceries to office supplies to clothing to unassembled furniture. While these...
Social media posts can impact injury claims
Social media is a part of the fabric of modern-day life. It allows people to share news, updates and details with friends, family or followers. Individuals who have been injured in a motor vehicle collision, the victim of a premises liability accident or harmed by...
Lawsuits for bicycle collisions
We regularly read and hear about collisions in which bicyclists are struck by motor vehicles and injured or killed. Cyclists take their lives into their hands every time they go for a ride. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), bicycle...
What to know about crush injuries
Construction work and other industrial jobs that require the use of large-scale equipment have a higher risk of physical injury than most other jobs. One kind of physical injury that can harm these types of workers is a crush injury, which can be severe and cause...
Lawsuits over clergy abuse continue
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland, California recently made national news when it filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It made this reorganizing move to protect itself from hundreds of new child sexual abuse claims involving priests. According to the Associated Press, the...
Construction workers face a high risk of TBI
Construction work is one the of the most dangerous professions. There are many safety protocols and training used to minimize the risk involved. However, working with large machines and hazardous materials, sometimes high off the ground on unfinished structures, can...
Boating accidents can have devastating consequences
There are reports every summer of severe injuries and deaths linked to recreational boating. Whether on the Connecticut River, Housatonic River or the Thames River in New London, those enjoying a trip out on the water should be aware of the risks of harm and ways to...