In 2013, a husband and father of three was struck by a train while walking adjacent to train tracks owned by CSX Transportation, killing him instantly. Although his wife acknowledged that her husband was partially responsible, she filed a wrongful death claim alleging that CSX,…
When you accidently hurt someone, saying “I’m sorry” is usually a common response. However, that isn’t the case in the medical community. Why? Malpractice insurance coverage and the fear of a medical malpractice lawsuit have created a system of secrecy. When a medical procedure goes…
Ridesharing services have become increasingly popular because of their convenience. While the ridesharing apps are easy for travelers to use, they are also problematic because the driver is required to use his/her phone in order to connect with paying passengers. Uber drivers receive a loud…
Swimming season is not far off. Sadly, with it comes swimming pool tragedies, especially with young children. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), about 300 children under the age of five, drown in a swimming pool each year, usually a backyard pool. More…
In part two of safety during a power outage, Lawsuit Financial asks the questions – “Do you know what to do when you approach an intersection and the traffic light is out? Who has the right of way?” In most states, when traffic lights go…
Last week, high winds in southeastern Michigan left 800,000 homes and businesses without power. Some homeowners and businesses went five days without power; some areas are still not restored. Today, nearly 100,000 are without power in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, as a late winter storm…
An increasing number of jobs once performed by humans are now performed by robots. With robotics playing such a pivotal role in the future of manufacturing, keeping humans safe is gaining the attention of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), especially in light of…
In December 2015, a 38-year-old man was killed while riding his bicycle on what is known as Portland Highway. According to the Portland Police Bureau, the bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet and had a flashing red light on the back of his bike, was…
Why would auto manufacturers bother to put it on cars if drivers were not, in fact, supposed to use them? I’m talking about that lever mere inches from your hand gripping the steering wheel. Perhaps you’ve seen it; it’s called a turn signal! Why don’t…
Did you know that prolonged or repeated breath holding is dangerous? The family of a 21-year-old man who died after going into cardiac arrest while performing a grueling underwater endurance process have reached an out-or-court settlement of $600, 000. In a court affidavit, the victim’s…
Dangerous YouTube dares have been sweeping the nation for several years and now one from 2012 appears to be back – The Salt and Ice Challenge! This challenge involves pouring salt on a participant’s arm, then applying an ice cube to the spot to test…
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, choking is one of the leading causes of death in children under the age of three. On average, a child will die every 5 days in the U.S. from choking on food. Foods like hot dogs, grapes, popcorn,…