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Additional details about the The PACT ACT, which also contains The Camp Lejeune Justice ACT.
06/13/2022

Additional details about the The PACT ACT, which also contains The Camp Lejeune Justice ACT.

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Update on the The Toxic Water at Camp Lejeune. The passing of the bill would mean that the victims and their families co...
06/13/2022

Update on the The Toxic Water at Camp Lejeune. The passing of the bill would mean that the victims and their families could finally have their day in court to seek justice. Read more about the senators that have sponsored and sponsored The PACT ACT, which also contains The Camp Lejeune Justice ACT.

Facebook Twitter Pinterest The survivors of Camp Lejeune‘s harmful water supply may at last get the equity they merit, because of continuous updates to the law administering claims against the U.S. military. The army installation, which has been open since World War II, was found to have been spil...

Keeping Children Safe As a parent, your number one priority is keeping your child safe. This is especially true when the...
04/04/2020

Keeping Children Safe As a parent, your number one priority is keeping your child safe. This is especially true when they are involved in water activities. An accident can happen at any moment, so it is crucial to supervise your child at a close distance at all times. Pool Safety Facts As Swimming pools can be entertaining, refreshing and fun for both children and adults. [ 404 more words ]

Keeping Children Safe As a parent, your number one priority is keeping your child safe. This is especially true when they are involved in water activities. An accident can happen at any moment, so it is crucial to supervise your …

Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize the recreational use and sale ma*****na (cannabis) during No...
02/10/2018

Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize the recreational use and sale ma*****na (cannabis) during November 2012. Oregon followed in 2015. In addition, 29 states – including Washington, D.C.— legalized ma*****na for medicinal purposes. About half of the United States now has legal access to cannabis. Does legal access to ma*****na mean an increase in the number individuals driving under the influence- thus an increase in the number of DUI-related car accidents? [ 428 more words ]

More states are legalizing ma*****na for recreational or medical purposes. Will this mean an increase in DUI-related car accidents?

According to Weather.com, weather-related car accidents kill about 5,900 Americans each year. That’s more than the numbe...
01/12/2018

According to Weather.com, weather-related car accidents kill about 5,900 Americans each year. That’s more than the number of fatalities from natural weather-disasters. The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) reported that rain and wet pavements are the main culprit of weather-related car accidents; but snow, sleet, ice and slush play a big role in winter auto accidents. The best way to avoid weather-related car accidents may be to stay off the road, but this may not always be possible. [ 625 more words ]

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Cold and snowy weather can cause stalled vehicles and weather-related car accidents. Take the proper precautions to prevent winter driving disasters.

Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s Eve: These are just some of the occasions to throw a party this time of year. Party g...
12/09/2017

Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s Eve: These are just some of the occasions to throw a party this time of year. Party guests have a reasonable expectation of not getting injured, FindLaw suggests. This means that the party host has a responsibility to maintain a relatively safe environment. If this responsibility is not met, the host may find himself or herself liable if a… [ 469 more words ]

Party guests have a reasonable expectation of safety at your holiday party. Take proper precautions to prevent slip and fall accidents at your gathering.

A previous post reported that there were 4,379 fatal workplace injuries and illnesses in the private industry during 201...
11/18/2017

A previous post reported that there were 4,379 fatal workplace injuries and illnesses in the private industry during 2015. Additionally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that there were 2.9 million nonfatal private industry workplace injuries. A recent Chicago Now article discussed some of the most common workplace injuries in various industries and how to prevent workplace accidents in those settings. [ 600 more words ]

More than 3 million private industry workers suffer workplace injuries each year. Learn how to prevent slip and fall accidents and other workplace injuries.

It’s fall. For children, this means that school is back in session and playtime is delayed until after the final bell. T...
10/16/2017

It’s fall. For children, this means that school is back in session and playtime is delayed until after the final bell. The rush hour brings more vehicles on the road, and it begins to get dark earlier. The increased traffic and decreased daylight can be a deadly combination resulting in fatal bicycle accident injuries. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention… [ 315 more words ]

School is back in session, more traffic is on the roads and daylight diminishes. Are you prepared to keep your children safe from bicycle accident injuries?

This this past August, representatives from Apple appeared in court to argue that the company was not responsible for in...
10/03/2017

This this past August, representatives from Apple appeared in court to argue that the company was not responsible for injuries a plaiantiff sustained due to a distracted driving accident caused by another driver who was texting on an iPhone when the crash occurred. MacRumors reported that the plaintiff filed a Class Action lawsuit during January 2017 claiming that Apple placed profit before consumer safety by choosing not to implement a lock-out mechanism that would disable functionality when the user was driving. [ 458 more words ]

New IOS update includes Do Not Disturb While Driving feature to help parents prevent distracted driving accidents involving teen drivers.

September is synonymous with the start of a new school year. Like back to school shopping, back to school safety is at ...
09/09/2017

September is synonymous with the start of a new school year. Like back to school shopping, back to school safety is at the forefront of parent’s minds. While USA Today reports that school bus accidents are rare, school bus safety remains a major concerns. School districts and bus companies throughout America are embracing new technology to help keep students safe. Cameras and tracking devices and apps are helping schools, bus drivers and parents monitor incidents and track students. [ 761 more words ]

School districts throughout America are adopting new technologies to keep students safe and prevent school bus accidents.

Workers entitled to a reasonable expectation of safety during the workday. Employees entrust that employers take the nec...
08/22/2017

Workers entitled to a reasonable expectation of safety during the workday. Employees entrust that employers take the necessary steps to prevent workplace injuries. Employers are required to follow a set of safety guidelines. Failure to take proper safety precautions can result in workplace injuries as well as violations for the employer. Congress enacted the Occupational Safety and Health Act in 1970 to ensure employers provide their employees with working conditions that are free of known dangers. [ 337 more words ]

http://legal-lookout.com/spotlight/osha-violations-workplace-injuries/

Employers who violate safety standards may receive an OSHA violation. Failure to comply can result in not only a violation, but also workplace injuries.

Summer is in full swing. Many families will spend at least one day at an amusement park. The International Association o...
07/21/2017

Summer is in full swing. Many families will spend at least one day at an amusement park. The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) estimates that the more than 400 amusement parks in the United States welcome at least 375 million guests annually. Park guests anticipate a day of fun and expect to leave unharmed. Visitors do not anticipate amusement park accidents. [ 435 more words ]

http://legal-lookout.com/spotlight/amusement-park-accidents-regulations/

States respond to amusement park accidents by enacting laws and recommendations to make rides safer and prevent amusement park injuries.

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