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LEMANLAW.LAWYER
Labor Day 2019
Exposure to carcinogenic toxins such as formaldehyde, arsenic, and carbon monoxide is common in some occupations.
BUSINESSINSIDER.COM
10 jobs that are linked to a higher risk of cancer
#AutoAccidents are chaotic by nature, and the aftermath can be, too. Have your camera ready and be prepared to file a police report.
NERDWALLET.COM
How to Get Adequate Driver Info After an Accident - NerdWallet
Since 2016, at least 1,500 reviews, covering more than 70 items, have described products exploding, catching on fire, smoking, melting, causing electrical malfunctions or otherwise posing risks, according to an analysis of AmazonBasics electronics and appliances. https://cnn.it/33DNPje
CNN.COM
Dozens of Amazon's own products have been reported as dangerous -- melting, exploding or even bursting into flames. Many are still on the market
Health care workers may make more mistakes in the days following the switch to daylight saving time in the spring, according to a new report. https://nyti.ms/3mAEXni
NYTIMES.COM
Medical Errors May Increase Around Daylight Saving Time in the Spring
If you're involved in a serious accident, it's important to seek and document medical care as soon as possible.
Medical evidence is crucial to the success of personal injury claims, and prompt treatment can improve medical and legal outcomes.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) offers up another reason we need to get rid of COVID-19: reckless driving is up, and causing more deaths. https://bit.ly/3liXVgx
CARANDDRIVER.COM
2019 U.S. Traffic Deaths Lowest Since 2014, but 2020 Numbers Aren't Looking Good
As more Americans return to workplaces, the experience of meat plant workers shows the difficulty of linking infections to employment and getting compensation for medical care and lost wages. https://reut.rs/2SmimwQ
REUTERS.COM
Meatpackers deny workers benefits for COVID-19 deaths, illnesses
When you think about workplace health and safety concerns, it may bring to mind anything from exposure to potential cancer-causing chemicals to injuries due to major mishaps at industrial worksites. But many employees file workers’ compensation claims for another reason: carpal tunnel syndrome.
HEALTH.USNEWS.COM
Is Your Job to Blame for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
A widely-used diabetes drug has been recalled after manufacturers found it contained unacceptably high levels of a cancer-causing contaminant. https://cnn.it/2ItcZdB
CNN.COM
A diabetes drug has been recalled because it contains high levels of cancer-causing agent
Artificial intelligence can be used to diagnose cancer, predict suicide, and assist in surgery. But when something does go wrong, who is responsible? https://bit.ly/3nQ2ktr
QZ.COM
When AI in healthcare goes wrong, who is responsible?
Millions of vehicles could face recall due to faulty seat belts using parts provided by Takata, the same Japanese supplier responsible for the recall of tens of millions of vehicles due to defective air bag inflators blamed for hundreds of injuries and dozens of deaths. https://nbcnews.to/3odq4b8
NBCNEWS.COM
First came a worldwide recall for air bags. Now, millions of Takata seat belts may also be faulty.
When you’re in a car accident, you want to be prepared, whether or not you caused the collision. Preparation will help you protect your ability to make a claim against a driver, and also protect you if another driver falsely blames you for the accident. https://bit.ly/3jmxR2H
FORBES.COM
What To Do After A Car Accident
A growing number of negligence suits are being filed across the country against nursing homes and other long-term care facilities by families whose relatives died from the coronavirus while living in such facilities. https://bit.ly/3m9LpAG
ABAJOURNAL.COM
Coronavirus-related deaths in nursing homes prompt lawsuits and questions about who's responsible
Jakks Pacific is recalling specific versions of its Morfboard Skate&Scoot Combo scooters with "Y" handlebars, as the company has received 18 reports of the handlebars breaking. https://yhoo.it/2TyiWIm
YAHOO.COM
This Popular Scooter Is Being Pulled After Causing Injuries
An investigation found that Amazon’s injury rates have steadily increased each year since 2016, based on internal safety reports and weekly injury numbers from 150 Amazon fulfillment centers. #WorkInjuries https://cnb.cx/3jCGRAZ
CNBC.COM
Amazon downplayed rising injury rates at its warehouses, investigation finds
It could be assumed that during a pandemic there would be fewer people driving and fewer accidents and road deaths. But research suggests that the picture is much more complicated. https://bit.ly/2Izk902
FORBES.COM
Riskier Behaviour During Pandemic Is Causing More Accidents
Having witnesses to back up your story can be valuable when pursuing a personal injury claim. Since memories fade quickly, it's best for witnesses to be contacted promptly after an accident. An attorney can help you track down witnesses, gather statements, or decide who to call.
According to a notice posted by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Ring has thus far received 23 reports of doorbells catching fire and causing property damage, as well as eight reports of minor burns. https://cnn.it/32RZefH
CNN.COM
Ring recalls 350,000 smart doorbells after some of them caught fire
Nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses result in days away from work increased among private industry workers in 2019 (the most recent year studied), compared with the prior year, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. https://bit.ly/3fPsLMx
BUSINESSINSURANCE.COM
Injuries requiring days away from work rose in 2019: BLS - Business Insurance
Even a seasoned driver can feel unsure of what to do after a car accident. Preparing in advance could save your life – and potentially thousands of dollars. https://bit.ly/3geJitp
USATODAY.COM
Here are 6 lifesaving (and money-saving) tips for when you get in a car crash
The company that owns Crock-Pot has recalled nearly 1 million pressure cookers due to potential burn risk. SunBeam Products received “119 reports of lid detachment, resulting in 99 burn injuries ranging in severity from first degree to third-degree burns,” according to the CPSC. https://nbcnews.to/3muYfd9
NBCNEWS.COM
Nearly 1 million Crock-Pots recalled after complaints of burn injuries
Nearly 550,000 saws sold at home improvement and hardware stores nationwide are being recalled because they pose a "laceration hazard." https://bit.ly/34dcwUD
USATODAY.COM
Saw recall 2020: Fiskars 16-foot extendable pole saws and Craftsman chain saws recalled for laceration hazard
When a loved one dies due to the negligent, reckless or deliberate behavior of another, the surviving family members may be entitled to file a wrongful death lawsuit against that party. This type of lawsuit allows them to collect monetary damages for their loved one's untimely death. #PersonalInjury
THEBALANCE.COM
File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit for Compensation When a Loved One Dies
Despite education programs and state laws, phone-based driving distraction is still on the rise—and is likely responsible for far more accidents than widely reported, according to a new study. https://bit.ly/3aflg0v
INSURANCEJOURNAL.COM
Despite Warnings and Laws, Drivers Continue to Be Distracted by Phones
A comprehensive public health strategy is needed to protect younger workers, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers say after their recent study showing that the rate of nonfatal on-the-job injuries among 15- to 24-year-olds is between 1.2 and 2.3 times higher than that of the 25-44 age group. #WorkInjuries https://bit.ly/37rbhmW
SAFETYANDHEALTHMAGAZINE.COM
CDC study looks at on-the-job injuries among young workers
Many workplace injuries are the result of one-time accidents. But what if you gradually develop an injury or illness as a result of working conditions or from activities you perform on the job every day? Generally, such chronic conditions are still covered by workers' comp, but you may have to prove your condition is work related (and not caused by other activities in your life). An experienced workers' comp lawyer can review your case and make sure you get the benefits you deserve.
A standard of care is used as the benchmark against a doctor's actual work. In a malpractice lawsuit, the doctor's lawyers would want to prove that the doctor's actions were aligned with the standard of care. The plaintiff's lawyers would want to show how a doctor violated the accepted standard of care and was therefore negligent. https://bit.ly/2YtKaRr
VERYWELLHEALTH.COM
Understanding Standard of Care for Patients
Being involved in an accident, even a minor one, can be a nerve-wracking experience, so it's important to know what steps to take afterward. https://bit.ly/3n4oVBM
INVESTOPEDIA.COM
Here's What to Do (and Not Do) After a Car Accident
At least 16 people have been injured due to Kidde extinguishers failing to work as intended, including one fatality, according to the CPSC. https://bit.ly/3qg82FC
CONSUMERREPORTS.ORG
Kidde Mishandled Problems With Its Fire Extinguishers for Years as Homes Burned and Injuries Mounted
If you get injured on the job, workers' compensation can help ensure that you still receive pay and other benefits from your employer. https://bit.ly/2LuLKRw
MONEY.USNEWS.COM
What to Know About Worker's Compensation
If you slip and fall in a store, it's important to report the accident to a manager or employee, even if you don't think you were seriously hurt. The extent of your injuries is not always apparent immediately after an accident, and reporting your fall should produce documentation that could be helpful evidence in the event that you bring a personal injury claim.
More 190,000 ceiling fans sold at The Home Depot have been recalled amid reports its blades can detach while in use and cause injury or property damage. https://nbcnews.to/3qEdDFS
NBCNEWS.COM
Ceiling fans sold at Home Depot recalled after blades detach
Not every medical mistake can be considered malpractice. To have a viable malpractice case, you must establish the appropriate standard of care in your situation, show how a medical professional deviated from that standard, and show how you were harmed by that negligent care. An attorney can review the facts of your case and help determine if you have a viable medical malpractice case.
A total of 5,333 workers died as a result of on-the-job injuries in 2019 – a 1.6% increase from 2018 and the highest number of fatalities since 5,657 were recorded in 2007, according to Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries data released Dec. 16 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://bit.ly/2KDPtfq
SAFETYANDHEALTHMAGAZINE.COM
BLS: On-the-job deaths reach highest level in 12 years
Studies undertaken by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health have found that firefighters have a 9 percent higher risk of getting cancer and a 14 percent higher risk of dying from the disease than the general United States population. https://nyti.ms/3iVVDEq
NYTI.MS
Firefighters Battle an Unseen Hazard: Their Gear Could Be Toxic
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can result from an impact to the head. Though the signs of TBI may not be immediately apparent, the effects of brain injuries can be far reaching, and may permanently lessen your quality of life. This makes calculating the damages (monetary compensation) tricky for these types of injuries. You'll want to have an experienced personal injury attorney on your side to help make your case so you can recover the compensation you deserve.
The number of people killed on the nation’s highways rose 4.6% in the first nine months of 2020 despite coronavirus lockdowns that curtailed driving early in the year. https://bit.ly/3iztAKu
APNEWS.COM
Risky driving: US traffic deaths up despite virus lockdowns
Don't wait to report injuries to your employer, even if the injury appears minor at first. Each state has different time limits for reporting work-related injuries. Missing the deadline can impact your ability to collect workers' comp benefits.
In any accident, no matter how minor, rational thinking and a sense of calm can go a long way. #MotorVehicleAccidents
BUSINESSINSIDER.COM
Here's exactly what you should do if you get in a fender bender
A crash that is easily survivable at 40 mph miles per hour can be fatal at 50 mph or more, according to a new study. https://bit.ly/3aGUqOw
USATODAY.COM
Rate of traffic deaths rises during COVID as open roads tempt drivers to speed up
If you are injured by a product, do not dispose of it unless keeping it presents a safety risk. Instead, store the faulty item in a secure place along with its original packaging. The object in question could be critical evidence in a potential product liability claim. It’s also a good idea to take pictures of the product along with any visible injuries you suffered. You should also collect contact information from any witnesses to the incident.
Employees who file a Workers' Compensation claim are protected from retaliation by their employers. That means your employer cannot legally fire you for exercising your rights under workers' compensation laws.
The surge in pet adoptions during the pandemic brought much-needed joy to many families, but doctors are worrying about a downside as well: more dog bites. https://nyti.ms/3sqwGnY
NYTIMES.COM
Got a Pandemic Puppy? Learn How to Prevent Dog Bites
Disciplinary actions against doctors were down sharply in the first nine months of 2020, with 4,393 adverse action reports recorded against physicians in the National Practitioner Data Bank. However, the drop in reports does not mean that the issue of problem doctors has gone away, patient safety experts say. https://cnb.cx/37Gknfs
CNBC.COM
Disciplinary actions against doctors have plunged during the pandemic, but that doesn't mean they are behaving
Workers compensation covers injuries sustained at work and illnesses or effects suffered from long-term exposure to hazardous or strenuous conditions. These can range from a broken arm resulting from a fall, to hearing loss from drilling in a quarry, to carpal tunnel syndrome from stress caused by typing. #WorkersCompensation https://bit.ly/2Pd0mm1
MONEY.HOWSTUFFWORKS.COM
How Workers Compensation Works
Bayer AG struck a $2 billion deal to resolve future legal claims that its widely used weedkiller Roundup causes cancer, the German company said. https://reut.rs/3bZMF5T
REUTERS.COM
Bayer reaches $2 billion deal over future Roundup cancer claims
A worker died every 99 minutes from a work-related injury in 2019 (the most recent year studied), according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://bit.ly/3ceLi3i
EHSTODAY.COM
Top 10 Most Dangerous Jobs of 2021
Golf Carts carry “considerable risk of injury and morbidity” to drivers and passengers of all ages, especially kids and older adults, say researchers from the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. https://bit.ly/2PuVq01
SAFETYANDHEALTHMAGAZINE.COM
Study finds golf cart-related injuries are common
The cover-up alleged in a recent lawsuit highlights a growing threat facing patients in the age of electronic medical records: the potential manipulation of their records by health care providers to hide mistakes and minimize liability. https://nbcnews.to/2PlCv7R
NBCNEWS.COM
Kentucky mom alleges hospital workers missed her cancer — then covered up their mistake
Between 2015 and 2019, speeding was responsible for 43% of the 4,930 roadway deaths involving teen drivers and passengers according to a new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association. https://bit.ly/383VwlF
SAFETYANDHEALTHMAGAZINE.COM
Speeding among teen drivers a serious concern: GHSA report
Between 2015 and 2019, speeding was responsible for 43% of the 4,930 roadway deaths involving teen drivers and passengers according to a new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association. https://bit.ly/383VwlF
SAFETYANDHEALTHMAGAZINE.COM
Speeding among teen drivers a serious concern: GHSA report
A child was killed by a Peloton Tread+ fitness machine in what the company described Thursday as a "tragic accident." https://nbcnews.to/3tCzpvg
NBCNEWS.TO
Peloton CEO warns parents after Tread+ machine kills child
A new report reveals that the number of motor-vehicle deaths in 2020 was the highest in 13 years. https://bit.ly/3vj1RDM
FASTCOMPANY.COM
These 7 states saw the biggest jump in traffic deaths in 2020 despite the pandemic
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were approximately 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported by private industry employers in 2019 (the most recent year on record.) If you've been injured or fallen ill as a result of your job, talk to a workers' compensation attorney about your legal rights.
