Workplace falls are a common cause of both severe injuries and death. OSHA has regulations in place regarding fall protection to protect workers. OSHA Standard 1910.28(b)(1)(i) sets a four-foot standard for general workplaces and OSHA Standard 1926.501(b)(1) sets a six-foot standard for construction workplaces. In both workplaces, fall protection is essential to ensure the safety…
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Car manufacturers, like Ford and GM, are tracking drivers’ behavior through internet-connected vehicles. The data is provided to data brokers, including LexisNexis and Verisk, which create “consumer disclosure reports” on individuals that insurance companies can access. The consumer reports do not show where a driver has traveled but do include information on length of trips…
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Dram Shop Laws are laws that impose civil liability for the overservice of alcohol on bar and restaurant establishments who are licensed to serve alcoholic beverages. These laws vary from state to state. In the state of Texas, Dram Shop laws hold bars and restaurants who serve alcohol liable if there was service of alcohol…
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In 2022, there were 73 work-related deaths involving forklifts. Between 2021 and 2022, there were 24,960 forklift accidents. Of those, 15,480 cases involved workers who had to miss work or were otherwise unable to work the same. The incident rate of injuries and deaths involving forklifts is simply too high. Forklifts put some of our…
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In the complex world of logistics and transportation, freight brokers play a critical and often misunderstood role. These essential middlemen act as the liaison between shippers who need to transport good and carriers that offer the transportation service. However, with their position in the supply chain, freight brokers are subject to a variety of regulations…
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A daycare is accused of allowing a preschooler to eat fish sticks despite having knowledge that she has a severe food allergy. The 3-year-old’s mother says her daughter was given fish sticks twice in a span of four months. The family has filed a suit against the daycare. According to the lawsuit, the second time…
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Texas boasts vast highways and extensive road networks, vital for its bustling economy and growing population. However, behind Texas’ infrastructure expansion lies a sobering reality: its road construction workers face the highest fatality rate in the nation. This troubling statistic raises urgent concerns about contractor accountability for accidents in the state. Over a span of…
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On February 15, 2024, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall on about 500 units of BRS and BULin Liquid Fuel Bottles. Consumers were told to immediately stop using the recalled fuel bottles and place them out of reach of children. The retailer, WAOLi, of China, is willing to refund consumers, as…
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