Legionnaires’ disease
Legionnaires' disease (also legionellosis or Legion fever) is a form of atypical pneumonia caused by any species of Gram-negative aerobic bacteria belonging to the genus Legionella. Over 90% of cases...
Jury Awards $417,300 for Auto Accident Injuries
Union County Jury Verdict: A husband and wife were driving home from work on April 21, 2011. The male is a driver for a transportation company which buses special needs children to...
Fiat Chrysler Fined $105 Million
Chrysler Hit with Record Fine The CBS Evening News reported, “The US government is coming down hard on carmakers over the mishandling of defective vehicles.” Fiat Chrysler fined a record $105...
Ikea issues warning after deaths of US children
IKEA SAFETY: Ikea has issued a warning for customers to securely attach their chests of drawers and wardrobes to the wall following the death of two children in the US,...
Jury Awards $840,000 when pre-trial offer was $50K
Raymond Gill, ESQ A Monmouth County jury returned an $840,000 verdict in the case of a woman who suffered shoulder injuries in two separate rear-end accidents. She will receive $670,000...
Deadly Outbreak of Listeria in Ice Cream
The Associated Press reported that “following a deadly outbreak of listeria in ice cream, the Justice Department is warning food companies that they could face criminal and civil penalties if they...
Construction Accidents: Ladder Safety
Ladder safety is very important as ladder accidents are one of the top 10 most common hazards. Each self-supporting portable ladder: At least four times the maximum intended load, except that...
Most Common Workplace Hazards
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration's (OSHA) top ten most commonly cited standards for 2014: 1. Fall protection (Construction) 2. Hazard communication (Construction) 3. Scaffolding (Construction) 4. Respiratory protection 5....
Mold in Workplace
Concern about indoor exposure to mold has increased along with public awareness that exposure to mold can cause a variety of adverse health effects. There are many thousands of species...
OSHA: Fall Protection Requirements
OSHA requires employers to protect workers from falls. Falls can cause death and very serious injuries –and can be prevented. OSHA's fall protection requirements are as follows: for general industry,...
