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Monthly Archives: February 2016

Not all jackknife accidents stem from driver error

Trucks that jackknife can cause some of the most frightening and potentially damaging accidents on the road. The sheer weight of trucks alone, compared to the weight of cars and other vehicles, should inspire caution in other drivers, even under...
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“Chameleon” trucking companies responsible for many injuries and deaths

A trucking company from Wake Forest, NC called Elite Freight Systems went out of business in 2009 because it was experiencing problems on the road. It soon came back as Elite Freight Systems, Incorporated and received a brand new company...
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Are employers liable for painkiller overdose and death?

Workers who are injured on the job are often given prescription opioid medications to help relieve the pain. While these drugs can provide much-needed respite from severe pain, in some cases the drugs can lead to addiction or even overdose...
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How do I appeal a workers’ compensation denial?

If your workers' compensation claim has been denied, it's understandable that you may be frustrated and discouraged. But you shouldn't give up: many claims that are initially denied get approved on appeal. But appealing your decision means filing the right...
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Canadian study shows bicycle infrastructure affects injury rates

Wearing a helmet is one way to prevent certain traumatic brain injuries associated with bicycle accidents. But according to a new Canadian study, it may not be the best way. According to the study, a city's bicycle infrastructure, including the...
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Twelve-vehicle pileup on Interstate 80 in Mercer County

With winter hitting Western PA now in full force, Interstate 80 will see its fair share of accidents. Each year, our stretch of I-80 is touted as one of the country's most dangerous strips to drive on during inclement weather....
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Crane accident not the first for NYC crane owner Bay Crane

On Friday February 5, a crane collapsed in Lower Manhattan, killing one person and injuring three others. The crane operating company, Galasso Trucking & Rigging, had been lowering the crane to adjust to windy conditions when the crane toppled over....
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Pennsylvania bridge repair company deemed OSHA “severe violator”

The Pennsylvania bridge repair company, Susquehanna Supply Company Inc., has been fined $140,000 and placed in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Severe Violator Enforcement Program list for a July 7, 2015 trench collapse on a work site that...
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