Walking around a scaffold may not immediately seem dangerous if you do it every day. However, the amount of height above the ground and the potential hazards you face from poor construction or fall-related problems can cause you great harm. Knowing how scaffolding...

A slip-and-fall accident can result in severe injuries. However, the types of injuries that are most likely depend on factors such as the force and direction of the fall. For example, a backward fall may be more likely to result in a fracture of the base of the skull....

Whether you work as an electrician, carpenter, painter or general laborer, you need to remain vigilant on the job. Construction sites are very dangerous and many workers sustain serious injuries in accidents that occur on the job, some of which prove fatal. In fact,...

Whether you prefer a nationwide chain or your neighborhood market, staying away from the grocery store is virtually impossible. When you shop for essential items, you expect employees at the store to keep you safe by quickly clearing away spilled liquids and other...

Hazardous chemicals, such as those used for cleaning or polishing floors, may create dangerous conditions. Employees of a business establishment owe a duty of care to warn patrons that a floor recently received a treatment and may cause them to slip and fall. Without...

Whether it is a wet floor, a frayed rug or an icy sidewalk, slips and falls occur frequently, and they result in numerous injuries and even death. When a fall occurs due to someone’s negligence, and there is an injury as a result, the injured victim can take legal...

Any type of blow to the head is terrifying. It doesn’t matter whether it comes from the impact of a car accident, a tumble on a broken sidewalk, or any other type of accident. These types of injuries are particularly dangerous because the symptoms may not be readily...

Workers' compensation would probably be enough to handle many on-the-job injuries. You might still need to work to get a fair deal, but you might not need a separate lawsuit. If the insurance company denies your claim, you may need to start an appeal with the...

Surgeons and other medical practitioners may find themselves liable for negligence over mistakes made while providing patient care. As reported by CNBC, medical errors are responsible for at least 250,000 U.S. deaths each year. Heart disease accounts for the highest...