Sometimes construction projects require the use of trenches for routine installations of electrical conduits, sewers, footings, or the need to gain access to various underground structures. It is obvious to those in the industry that trenches are extremely dangerous work areas that require implementation of...
Overtime pay is a very basic concept, and the rules of its application are not generally ambiguous. Unfortunately, many American workers are getting a raw deal thanks to unscrupulous employer practices. According to US law, non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay for any time workerd which...
Greyhound is a well-known North American bus transportation company based in Texas. The company has a fleet of more than 1,500 buses as well as 2,709 bus drivers. Greyhound buses reach all corners of the country as well as Canada and Mexico. Despite the convenient...
A new report is highlighting how dangerous distracted driving can be. Focusing on teens, the report states that this age group makes up 57 percent of all individuals killed in car crashes. The report, released by the Governors Highway Safety Association, examines this endemic and...
Nursing home abuse is a serious problem throughout the United States, but Texas is making a move to do something about it. Lawmakers in the state are seeking stricter laws on nursing homes, especially as it pertains to those facilities that have a history...
Security is a big issue with many property owners and managers. When customers or visitors are injured as the result of inadequate security, those owners can face charges under premises liability laws. While they are not always responsible for those injuries, there are many instances...
Have you been injured in a fall from a balcony? Wondering who is liable for such an accident? Balcony accidents are generally uncommon, but can easily result in catastrophic injuries or even wrongful death. It’s estimated that there are close to 50 million wooden decks and balconies...
Every employee deserves just and fair compensation under the law. By adhering to this, an employer makes sure that their workers are properly motivated and can keep performing at a level that’s satisfactory to the organization. However, a controversial practice is slowly creeping in and...
A "chameleon carrier" is a name given to a trucking company which closes operations under one name, and resurrects itself under a new legal entity for the specific purpose of cleansing their record of safety and compliance violations. In September of 2008, a professional truck driver...
While lawyer ads on TV can sometimes be helpful by pointing out that there are options available to people who have suffered from a personal injury, they can also be extremely misleading. It's important to understand the difference between truth and advertising hype. Certainly these crazy...
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