It is estimated that more than half of all American workers are subject to forced arbitration clauses. When this happens, employees can either choose to keep their jobs or sign a contract in which they forfeit their right to sue the company should a dispute arise. Signing an arbitration ... [Continue Reading]
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Highway Construction Companies Must Keep Drivers Safe
Our client was a passenger of a vehicle being driven through a poorly lighted construction site. It was extremely dark, and the placement of the construction barrels appeared to create a lane of traffic. As a result, the driver of the vehicle struck the exposed end of a median wall. ... [Continue Reading]
Doctors Must Treat Bacterial Illnesses Differently From Viral Illnesses
The medical community has agreed upon standards that doctors must abide by when they treat a patient for a bacterial infection vs. treating them for a viral one. While most viral infections are allowed to run their course, bacterial infections are treated with prescribed ... [Continue Reading]
Is Driver Safety in Jeopardy? A Push Towards Increased Cargo Weight in Trucks
The federal government, through the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires that the trucks that operate on our roadways carry loads weighing no more than 80,000 lbs. While a few exceptions and higher weight limits apply to ... [Continue Reading]
What Rights Do Truck Drivers Have When They Are Injured?
Working as a truck driver may put you at risk for certain injuries. Do truck companies remedy for their wrongs? Watch the video to learn more. First, truck drivers, like every other worker, have rights guaranteed by their state that their employer must abide by. This includes ... [Continue Reading]
When Filing a Nursing Home Complaint is Not Enough
If your loved one resides in a nursing home facility, chances are they are there because they need assistance in doing the things they used to be able to do independently. Nursing home facilities are utilized because they are able to provide 24-hour care and they have experienced medical ... [Continue Reading]
25 Congress Members Endorse Tearing Apart ELD Road Safety Rule
The ELD mandate that went effective Dec. 18, 2017 requires truckers and commercial carriers to input their worked hours on ELDs, or electronic logging devices. An exception to this new ELD rule allows truck drivers to track their hours on AOBRDs, or automatic on-board recording devices, ... [Continue Reading]
Who is Responsible for a Truck Accident?
If you were hit by a truck on the road, you might simply think that it was the truck driver who lost control and hit you and your vehicle. But the cause of your accident may be more complex and there may be much to uncover. Watch the video to learn more. When a truck crash happens, a ... [Continue Reading]
