By William M. Davis There are plenty of times when a bar is a fun, festive place to be. Sometimes, however, when certain conditions are in place, bad things can happen, and people can get hurt. But is a bar responsible just because the injury occurred there? While the circumstances surrounding every case are unique, […]
Our nation’s roads are built for movement, but not necessarily for safety, noted a recent article in Motorcycles Data. As a result, do they necessarily favor larger vehicles like cars and trucks over motorcycles, and could our roads contribute to motorcyclist injuries and deaths? According to the article, motorcyclists are five times more likely to […]
By William M. Davis About half of all car crashes are due to poorly maintained roads, which opens the possibility of holding a city or county responsible for your accident. From potholes to shoulder drop-offs, missing guardrails and barriers, or even snow and ice, if a hazard on the road is due to negligence, it […]
By William M. Davis When property owners or managers invite or permit someone to be on their property, they have a legal duty to protect those guests from harm. But what if someone is hurt by a dangerous condition just off of the property line, or the property owner claims that it was not their duty to […]
Property crimes in Philadelphia have risen significantly in just a year’s time, according to an article in Broad + Liberty. The numbers, reported by the Philadelphia Police Department, show double-digit increases for nearly all categories of property crimes from 2021 to 2022. Auto thefts increased 36 percent, and were roughly three times more than during […]
Robots are increasingly being used successfully in warehouses to meet demand for online orders. However some reports share statistics indicating that, as automation increases, so do the number of injuries. Historically, humans have done the majority of the work at warehouses, with workers walking nine miles or more during a shift to fulfill orders. Warehouses […]
Most states require drivers to carry liability insurance in case of an accident. However, not everyone follows the rules. If you are in an accident caused by an uninsured driver, things can get complicated. A recent article in Forbes explains the process. When someone is at fault in a car accident, they are responsible for […]
Customers at a T.J. Maxx in Georgia were in danger of being struck by falling merchandise and exposed to other hazards, according to a recent government agency report. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited the national discount retailer for unstable storage, fire risks, slip-and-trip hazards, and blocked access to exits during an emergency. […]
By Steven B. Patton Due to a recent change in the law, if you are in an accident in your work vehicle that was not your fault, your personal insurance company must compensate you for your injuries if you have uninsured motorist coverage. Your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance may cover your salary and medical costs, […]
Firearm deaths are surging across the United States, with a record number of people killed in 2021. As America’s gun epidemic continues to escalate, a new study revealed the groups who are most likely to be victims. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, analyzed firearm deaths over the past three decades. More than a […]
