Elevators are virtually everywhere in Washington D.C., and if you live in the area, you most likely use them every single day. Because we use them so frequently, we rarely think about what would happen in the event of a malfunction. Unfortunately, they happen, and if you were the unlucky passenger to be aboard an […]
Read MoreEvery building in Washington D.C. is here because of our hard-working, dedicated labor force. Construction workers are one of the most underappreciated professions in our country. They conduct their business quietly and honorably and expect nothing but a week’s pay in return. Unfortunately, construction workers are exposed to far more toxic and hazardous materials than […]
Read MoreEscalators often spawn some of the most unexpected injuries, at the most unexpected of times. Very often, people find themselves in malls or department stores, simply enjoying their weekend with their family. Unfortunately, when you are on a defective or improperly maintained or supervised escalator, there is a very good chance someone will be injured. […]
Read MoreGenerally, people do not think twice about entering an elevator. They are generally seen as a mundane aspect of city life. Unfortunately, elevators pose an unexpected amount of safety risks. Elevators have several working parts, and when they are not properly produced or maintained, accidents almost always ensue. Typically, elevator accidents happen suddenly and swiftly, […]
Read MoreAmericans are fortunate enough to reap the benefits of a capitalistic, free-market system on a daily basis. Because of it, we get the foods we want, the cars we want, the tools we want, and essentially anything else we could ever imagine wanting. This is a fantastic privilege, however, sometimes we do not get what […]
Read MoreWhen a company fails to ensure the safety of consumers due to negligence, the victims of such negligence have the ability to hold them accountable for such actions. If a product causes an individual to become seriously injured, it important for the victim to retain the services of an experienced product liability attorney that can […]
Read MoreHow GM’s Deadly Ignition Switch Came to Light Highlights the Importance of the Civil Justice System General Motors has been making headlines recently, and new CEO Mary Barra undoubtedly wishes that weren’t the case. Early this April, she was called before committee hearings in both chambers of Congress, and pressed to explain why the automaker […]
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