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Yesterday, one worker was killed and another injured when the scaffold they were using collapsed.  The workers were maintenane workers for the Retreat at North Bluff apartment complex.  They were apparently using a make-shift wooden scaffold for their work.  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is now investigating the incident....

While some think a slip and fall case is an accident that will create an economic windfall for the plaintiff, this could not be further from the truth. Slip and fall cases, also referred to as premises liability, happen when you or someone else slips and falls on the land,...

If you’re hurt at work, you must report it. If you don’t, you could lose your compensation. It goes without saying that accidents happen, particularly in the construction industry. If an accident does happen and a worker is injured and the injuries are directly linked to a mistake the employer...

Not too many people understand the difference between a serious and catastrophic injury. One slows life down; the other is life-altering. The injuries that have the biggest impact on a person’s life are those referred to as catastrophic. Catastrophic means that the injuries are devastating, usually permanent and are life...

Accidents can and do happen every day, and not just on construction sites. Even with the nation’s economy still in turmoil, there are still at least 100 million people that still have a job to go to. The jobs vary in what they demand of those who ply their trade...

Highway construction zones pose unique dangers to construction workers. One recent wreck shows the potential tragedy posed by construction zones. “This is a case we heard about from Indiana that involved the death of a construction worker who was filling potholes in a closed off area of the local expressway....