Moving metal boxes should not cost lives. Yet in marine terminals and rail intermodal yards, catastrophic injuries and fatalities continue to occur around straddle carriers, reach stackers, and twistlock. This post breaks down how these incidents happen, who may be…
If you are hurt working on or around the water, the first legal question is often not how bad the injury is. It is which maritime law applies. For most injured maritime workers, the answer is either the Jones Act…
Construction in Philadelphia isn’t like construction everywhere else. Union trade structures, tight urban jobsites, and delivery/hoisting logistics create a web of responsibilities that can make or break a construction injury case. If you or a loved one was hurt on…
When something goes terribly wrong in the supply chain, it’s rarely “just an accident.” It’s usually the predictable result of pressure, fragmented control, and gaps in safety. This guide walks through the riskiest handoffs, from port to last mile, so…
Electrical work is dangerous when employers cut corners. When a worker suffers an electrocution, shock, or arc-flash burn, the root cause is often simple: the company failed to lock out energy, supply the right protective gear, or guard hazardous machinery.…
Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks (PITs) are indispensable and unforgiving. When something goes wrong, the result is often a crushing injury, traumatic amputation, brain or spinal trauma, or death. Understanding the recurring patterns and locking down the right evidence…
Anoxic brain injuries are a type of Traumatic Brain Injury that is different from others, as they are not caused by a blow to the head. Instead, anoxic brain injuries occur when the brain is deprived of oxygen for too…
Of the many different types of personal injuries suffered by Americans each year, acquired brain injuries (ABIs) are among the most serious. These brain injuries are defined by a post-natal cause, distinct from those that people are born with or…
Losing a loved one is hard enough. Families should be able to rely on funeral homes to carry out final wishes with care, accuracy, and dignity. When a funeral home cuts corners, gives misleading information, or mishandles remains, the harm…
Trucking accidents can be devastating, leading to catastrophic injuries, fatality and life-altering consequences for those involved. If you’ve been injured in a trucking accident, it’s crucial to understand when the trucking company may be held liable for your injuries. The best…
Involvement in any motor vehicle wreck is unnerving, but if you’ve been in an Uber rideshare accident, you probably have additional questions about what you should do in the event of a rideshare accident. Uber car accident insurance coverage will…
Medical misdiagnosis is a public health concern. Every year, about 795,000 Americans die or are permanently disabled because of it. If you or a loved one has been injured by a misdiagnosis, you need to understand your rights. Can you sue a…
Facing the death of a family member due to nursing home negligence is especially difficult for those left behind. You may have unanswered questions regarding your loved one’s care leading up to their passing. The majority of wrongful deaths in…
Medical device manufacturers put shareholder profits ahead of patient safety when they mislead patients and physicians by failing to mention potential risks and side effects of their products. Some of these companies continue to market defective products despite evidence that…
Medication errors statistics are troubling. Every year, seven million patients in the U.S. experience medication errors, and 7,000 to 9,000 will die from the complications. In addition to the lives lost, these errors have enormous financial implications, costing $40 billion annually. Medication…
About 37 people every day lose their lives in drunk driving accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. As sobering as this statistic is, accidents involving drunk drivers are just one possible tragic outcome of excessive drinking. Property damage,…
