Every year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) compiles a number of work-related statistics, including fatal workplace injuries. The 2019 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) has revealed that there were 5,333 fatal workplace injuries in 2019, a two percent increase from 2018. That translates to one worker dying every 99 minutes in 2019. These […]
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If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence or recklessness, you might be eligible for pain and suffering damages. These damages are designed to make up for short- and long-term noneconomic losses, like mental anguish, disfigurement, and other losses that don’t have a specific monetary value already attached. Pain and suffering can be complicated
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If you’ve been injured in a drunk driving accident in Ohio, you might be wondering whether the driver’s DUI lawsuit is enough to prove they’re responsible for your injuries. Depending on the facts of the case, the outcome might be different. Here’s an overview of what you can expect if the drunk driver who injured
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You’ve gotten a personal injury settlement in Ohio. Although it’s terrible to suffer a personal injury, it’s nice to receive some financial compensation that makes up for your suffering, bills, lost wages, and a whole host of other issues. Tax time is coming up. Hopefully your settlement has made all the difference in paying your
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When you file a personal injury lawsuit, your lawyer will do most of the heavy lifting. Their job is to handle the filings, communication with the defense, organizing evidence and more. As the victim, one of the best things you can to do support your attorney is follow their legal advice to the letter. Some
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Self-driving cars have gotten a lot of attention in recent years, especially when they’re involved in a crash. 94 percent of all car crashes can be attributed to driver error—but what happens if no one is driving at all? If you’re injured in a self-driving car accident, can you still sue the driver? This is
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If you’ve suffered a traumatic brain injury and someone else is at fault, you should file a claim to recover medical damages. That can be difficult, however—some victims think they have experienced and healed from the brunt of the damage, only to experience worsening symptoms over time. Certain traumatic brain injuries can deteriorate, which makes
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Every year, hundreds of bicyclists are killed in car accidents, and thousands more are injured. Obviously, bicyclists are far more likely to be injured than the car. The road to recovery is often painful, expensive and traumatic. If you’ve been injured in a bike vs. car accident, you may be able to pursue a claim
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Today’s technology can be a blessing, particularly when it comes to personal injury victims. Thanks to the powerful computers, cameras and video recorders that most people carry in their pockets, it’s easier than ever to prove fault. It also helps victims improve their independence, even after devastating accidents. Using Technology to Prove Fault If you’ve
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When you’re injured in a car accident, filing a lawsuit is probably not the first thing on your mind. Car accidents can be emotionally traumatic as well as physically damaging, and you’ll likely devote much of your time to your recovery. However, the inevitable medical and mental health bills are a sobering reminder that car
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