The argument over whether or not to get a vaccine has been raging for decades. For the most part, people get vaccines in an effort to prevent becoming seriously ill. When a vaccine is administered it is done so using a weaker version of the illness. This allows the body’s immune system to build up… [ Read More ]
In potential personal injury lawsuits, one of the most common ways to determine if it is necessary to file a formal action in court is to write a demand letter to the opposing party. A demand letter is your written statement that outlines your intent to sue for your injuries if a settlement cannot be… [ Read More ]
Construction is a dangerous industry to work in. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that one in five worker deaths in 2016 were construction-related, and more than half of those deaths can be attributed to four specific causes. OSHA has labeled these causes the “Fatal Four”, and the group suggests that up to… [ Read More ]
Blind cord may appear to be harmless, but too many families have learned the hard way just how dangerous these common household items really are. After decades of injuries, the journal of Pediatrics has finally confirmed the very real hazards related to covering cords. The journal’s research confirmed that nearly 17,000 children had been seen… [ Read More ]
The word “accident” can be misleading. We often think of an “accident” as something that occurred purely by chance: an event no one could have foreseen or prevented. In fact, many accidents are foreseeable – and preventable. They happen not because they couldn’t be avoided, but because someone failed to take the necessary care that… [ Read More ]
Today, there are so many objects lying around our houses that can very easily pose a threat. Worse yet, they’re normally items we wouldn’t think twice about having in our house. Ranging from items that should not be accessible to young children, to items that can cause diseases from the chemicals in them, here are… [ Read More ]