Alabama’s approach to safety is two-fold. Workers’ compensation policies promote workplace safety because employers do not want their insurance premiums to rise. At the same time, the Workers’ Compensation Division of the Alabama Department of Labor confirms its...
Month: May 2016
Is speeding a major cause of car accidents?
The fact that a certain New York pedestrian crossing earned the nickname, the “Boulevard of Death,” suggests that remedial safety measures were overdue. The particular crossing in question is located in New York, in the borough of Queens. Over 185 people have been...
Should you talk with an attorney after a workplace accident?
Certain industries may be more physically demanding than others. Yet even an office worker may need to be mindful of workplace injuries, such as repetitive stress injury, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or lower back or neck issues. According to data from the U.S....
Should distracted driving be punished similar to drunk driving?
If you wouldn’t feel safe getting into a car with a drunk driver, shouldn’t the same caution be exercised in the presence of a distracted driver? Unfortunately, many readers might answer that question in the negative. Indeed, a recent article questions whether...
Distracted driving and motorcycles: a deadly mix
Readers may be familiar with the expression, a New York minute. The phrase refers to the multi-tasking, fast pace of life shared by many in New York City and greater New York. In fact, a New York minute might even be as short as a few seconds. Yet what happens when...
Premises liability and accidents in retail stores
It started with a stroll through the flower department at a local Lowe's. The customer was walking past the palm tree area when the pleasant stroll became a nightmare. The customer slipped in a puddle of water and fell abruptly onto the concrete floor. The accident...