Jeff Rickard settled a case for a young family man who was hurt on-the-job at a construction site. The case focused on the lack of safety precautions taken by a general contractor when cutting down a square steel column. That column fell and struck our client in the head. Despite the fact that he was wearing a hard hat, the impact caused a serious spinal cord injury, which resulted in partial paralysis. The client fought valiantly to learn to walk with assistance but he is not expected to walk again. The case focused on job site safety rules, regulations, communications and practices.
The most dangerous times for driving: stay alert and safe!
Driving is an everyday activity for most of us, but it is important to know that certain times pose a higher risk of getting involved in an accident. Whether because of increased traffic, weather or human factors, knowing the most dangerous times and circumstances for...