Our judicial system may be charged with the duty of defending the rights of ordinary citizens who have been injured by the negligent actions of large corporations, but unfortunately, it does not always act in accordance with this duty. In 2008, the United States Supreme Court delivered a grossly irresponsible ruling that effectively robbed victims […]
Chemical Company Accused of Contaminating Montana Town with Asbestos
Several retired executives from W.R. Grace & Co. face criminal charges for exposing residents of a Montana mining town to asbestos and failing to disclose their knowledge to workers and government agencies. If convicted, they may receive up to 15 years in jail and have to pay millions of dollars in fines. The company’s vermiculite […]
Truck Loading Accidents
Jobs involving the loading or unloading of heavy freight from trucks poses serious health risks. There are numerous injuries that can occur while performing your job duties. Some of the most common include: A steel band severing the fingers of a worker Falling bricks that crush a worker’s foot A stack of lumber that unexpectedly […]
Fall Through Construction Accidents
Fall through accidents are some of the most dangerous and frequenly-occurring accidents at construction work zones. Due to the frequency and severity of these injuries, it is important that site managers take the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of their workers. The majority of fall through accidents occur when a construction worker falls through […]
Phillip Morris Loses $8 Million Lawsuit
A Florida jury has ordered Phillip Morris to pay $8 million in a lawsuit filed by the widow of a smoker who died of lung cancer in 1997. This verdict may have far-reaching implications for more than 8,000 similar claims against tobacco companies throughout the state of Florida. The judgment included $3 million in compensatory […]
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