Dangerous CO (carbon monoxide) exposure is considered a “silent killer” that takes the lives of thousands in the U.S. every year. The deadly gas is both odorless and colorless, making it impossible to detect by smell or sight. Inhalation of the lethal gas is attributed to many poisoning injuries and deaths. The deadly gas is …
Property owners, tenants, managers and supervisors are responsible for providing a safe environment to ensure that no one on the premises is physically endangered. However, because of the high cost of maintenance, repair or replacement of building materials, those in charge will often cut corners, ignore the problem or disregard their legal duties. Many individuals suffer …
Unfortunately, working at sea aboard vessels, along docks or on oilrigs is a dangerous job. Surviving family members who have buried a loved one killed in a maritime accident are often left with emotional devastation, confusion and unanswered questions. In addition to the grieving process, survivors become vulnerable to the victim’s employer and insurance carrier eager to …
The loss of a child in a wrongful death usually creates unbearable grief in surviving family members and friends. The heartbreaking event is even more tragic when it occurs through negligence, recklessness, carelessness or the intentional action of others. For the parent, the devastation of the loss and overwhelming grief is immeasurable. Even so, surviving family members …
