Wrongful deaths occur when someone dies because of someone else’s actions. Survivors can bring wrongful death suits in such situations. If the action was criminal, the defendant does NOT need to be found guilty to be liable for wrongful death. In addition, suicides from bullying can be considered wrongful deaths. If you have lost a […]
Every year, US ERs treat 30.4 million people for non-fatal injuries. Of those, consumer products cause 43.8% of the injuries. Most of those consumer products include sports/recreation items, home structure/construction materials, and home furnishings/fixtures. If you have been injury by a consumer project, you may have a product liability lawsuit. What is Product Liability? Consumer […]
Catastrophic injuries are life-changing events. Many people do not recover fully from a catastrophic injury. You may require a lifetime of medical care or never be able to work again. If you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury, contact a personal injury attorney like Brian Hoag. For more information on Tampa catastrophic […]
Working construction is a very rewarding career and a source of constant jobs in the Tampa area. However, construction places are very dangerous. According to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), more than 14 people a day were killed on-the-job in 2016. Almost a quarter of workplace deaths are in construction. If you sustained Tampa […]
Workplaces are dangerous places. OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, states that 13,000 workers are injured in the US every year. In 2016, 5,190 workers died in the work place – that is fourteen workers a day. Those numbers are up 7% from last year. In jobs where OSHA is an active partner, fatality […]
