Is It Safe to Perform Roofing Work without Fall Protection?
At 36.9 percent, falls were the leading cause of fatal construction accidents in 2013, according to the United States Department of Labor. Recently, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited a Jacksonville, Florida contractor for failing to provide its workers with fall protection, according to an OSHA Regional News Release. Reportedly, the company, Jasper Contractors, which […]
How Many Vehicles Has GM Recalled?
With over two months left in 2014, General Motors (GM) has already recalled close to 30 million vehicles worldwide, according to CNN Money. Due to the massive amount of vehicles involved, GM has had to resort to unusual methods to announce its recalls, including sending out Facebook messages, according to WBTW-TV. In addition to sending Facebook messages […]
How Long Is a Trucker Allowed to Drive Between Rest Periods?
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), several hours of service regulations have been put in place to help prevent truck drivers from falling asleep while driving, such as: Truckers have a daily driving limit of 11 hours. Truckers have a workweek limit of 70 hours. Truckers are required to take a 30-minute […]
Can Workers’ Comp Help My Family If My Father Died On the Job?
While money is the last thing someone wants to be dealing with or even thinking about after losing a loved one, families are often left to struggle following the death of a family member on the job. However, in some cases, these families may be eligible to receive help financially in the form of workers’ […]
BP Lawyers Fail in Attempt to Trick Judge
A court of law is not the place to attempt cheap shortcuts. Unfortunately for BP, its attorneys apparently never learned that lesson. According to NPR, BP’s lawyers recently tried to submit a filing that exceeded the court’s page limit by reducing line spacing below the required double-spaced format. “The Court should not have to waste […]
Is It Dangerous to Ride in a Small Plane?
There are very few things as exhilarating as flight, especially if it is done in the intimate confines of a small plane. However, as much of a rush as such an adventure can be, it is also ripe with danger if the pilot or plane is not up to snuff. According to statistics released by USA […]
Colson Hicks Eidson Inducted Into Verdicts Hall of Fame
On September 10, Daily Business Review and VerdictSearch held the inaugural Verdicts Hall of Fame reception and dinner at the Rusty Pelican in Key Biscayne. The event was a celebration of the law firms selected for induction into the Verdicts Hall of Fame, which was created this year. One of the firms being celebrated during the event was Colson […]
Julie Kane Speaks About Trucking Cases at the KJA Convention
The Kentucky Justice Association (KJA) held its annual convention and seminar from September 10-12, 2014 at The Westin Cincinnati. Through programs that provide legal education and help its members stay updated on legislative and judicial proceedings, the KJA, which was founded in 1954 and has over 1400 members, works to ensure Kentucky families receive quality […]
What Can I Do If My Wife Is Hurt in a Hit-and-Run Crash?
There were 69,994 hit-and-run wrecks in Florida in 2012, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). The FLHSMV recommends that if you are the victim of or witness a hit-and-run crash, you should follow its CRASH system: Contact the police. Remain composed. Acquire witness, driver and vehicle information. Survey the accident scene, and note […]
Trucker Dies in Crash Attempting to Stop for Fire Truck
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), tractor-trailer trucks that are loaded down with cargo require 20 to 40 percent more room to stop than cars do. In St. Cloud, Florida recently, a trucker lost his life in an accident after he tried to stop for a fire truck, according to WKMG-TV. The news source […]
