The Spectrum Ride is a weekly bicycle race that takes place in the Bay Area in California. It’s a competitive, open road race where injuries are known to happen. A new lawsuit is challenging rider responsibility. Namely, an injured rider recently filed suit against...
People sometimes forget just how unnatural it is for human bodies to travel at high speeds, only to be painfully reminded by a car accident. Even an accident between two vehicles with high safety ratings may still produce serious injuries or death, and the victims may...
It is all too easy to gloss over distracted driving and assume it just means texting and driving. While texting is absolutely one of the most distracting -- and common -- activities that people engage in on the road, it is certainly not the only type of distraction....
Although winning Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits for any disabling condition can be difficult, obtaining an award for a mental condition can be especially challenging. Sadly, there continues to be a bit of discrimination in society against victims...
The myths and misconceptions that surround motorcycle safety can result in behaviors and avoidable hazards that cause serious accidents and deadly injuries. To help reduce the risk for motorcycle crashes and the seriousness of possible injuries, it is vital that...
Thousands of people lose limbs, fingers, and toes each year due to workplace injuries. In 2015, 10,388 severe work-related injuries were caused by deficient working conditions. These required 7,636 hospitalizations and 2,644 amputations. OSHA's report showed that...
Algonquin workers' compensation lawyers represent clients seeking compensation for the work related injuries. These include the following which are the most common injuries workers experience. (Article continues below Infographic) ______ Overexertion - In 2015, there...
Despite recent changes in reporting regulations, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has concluded that more than 50 percent of on the job injuries are still going unreported. More than a year after the new reporting requirements became effective,...
Illinois nursing homes are inspected regularly to ensure the safety of residents because violations can result in injury or death. Oversight is provided by a number of public and private agencies at both the state and federal level. A nursing home abuse attorney in...
Public safety employees including police officers, prison correctional and probation officers, firefighters, paramedics, and other first response workers face daily risks in their jobs that often lead to serious or life-threatening injuries. Public safety injuries are...