Skull fractures do not only affect the bone but often have an impact on the brain, too. Unfortunately, as a lot of force is necessary to crack the bone in the first place, victims of skull fractures often deal with traumatic damage to the brain as well. In what ways...
Year: 2021
What are the risks of working as a utility galley worker?
Working on a cruise ship can be labor-intensive, especially for utility galley workers. These are the employees that perform tasks as part of a cruise ship’s food service, including the handling and clean up of food, utensils and food equipment. Sometimes this kind of...
Dangerous conditions may lead to a legal action for recovery
Business owners owe a duty of care to keep their premises clear of dangerous conditions. Visitors should remain confident they may patronize a business safely. The duty also extends to employees who hold a responsibility to identify and correct hazards. The...
Are claim processing delays evidence of insurance bad faith?
If you suffer a catastrophic injury in a motor vehicle accident, you are likely to have mounting medical bills you simply cannot pay. This may be true even if you have good health insurance, as copays and other out-of-pocket medical expenses can add up quickly. At one...
A commercial contract may include a force majeure clause
Catastrophic events that can devastate a business may occur unexpectedly and without warning. If a company has an existing contract, its performance may become impossible to complete. As noted by the American Bar Association, a force majeure clause may excuse a party...
Texas ranks first in the nation for wrong-way crashes
Texas ranks high in terms of the number of wrong-way crash fatalities it sees each year, and the number of people dying in such wrecks is rising rapidly. Many wrong-way crashes share similar elements in common, so working to eliminate these common threads may help...
Looking at motorcycle accident statistics
As a motorcyclist, you could find yourself involved in a serious accident. Sadly, many motorcyclists lost their lives on the road, and those who survive accidents often face a lengthy road to recovery. Financial hardships, mental trauma, physical pain and career...
Lost crew member revealed several safety hazards
When an employee sustains an injury at sea, shipping employers should conduct a thorough investigation to uncover the reasons behind the accident. In most cases, accidents are actually preventable incidents. Safety4Sea breaks down the process one company went through...
Texas Senate approves bill that shifts truck accident liability
Trucking accidents and collisions often involve severe impacts and injuries due to the increased size of these vehicles. These accidents risk high damage costs for both the vehicles and physical safety of everyone involved. Recently, Texas legislators approved a bill...
3 common insurance mistakes that businesses make
Insurance is a necessary cost for your business. You hope you will never need it, but if you do, you want to make sure your insurer takes care of you. When filing a claim, you should avoid these three common mistakes that business owners make. 1. Failing to understand...