Archive for 'Personal Injury'

More and more people each day are experiencing the pain of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This is a common form of repetitive stress injury which commonly occurs when a person’s wrists are exposed to repetitive strain on a regular basis. Carpal tunnel syndrome can lead to impaired or lost nerve function, reduced muscle control and reduced grip strength.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can lead to high medical bills as well as time lost from work. If you or someone you love ...

Millions of car wrecks damage vehicles, property, and lives each year.

If the accident is minor, the parties can exchange insurance information, file a police report, and get on with their lives. But in a serious accident where personal injury occurs, loss of mobility, loss of income, medical expenses, rehabilitation, and mental suffering can follow.

Victims are entitled to money to cover their losses. But they’re also possibly entitled to compensatory damages and, in extreme cases, punitive damages if ...

American workers are electrocuted on the job and experiencing work-related fatalities by increasing numbers, according to the Burn Survivor Resource Center. Contact with overhead power lines accounts for about two-fifths of fatal electrocutions.

Chemical burns occur when the skin is in contact with strong acids or alkalids. The chemical will continue to “eat” away the skin and its deeper layers until it’s washed away. Common chemicals found both in the home and at the workplace include bleach, boric acid, paint thinner, ...

Falls, construction accidents, traffic accidents, sporting accidents can all be the cause of broken bones. There are two common types of broken bones. Simple fractures are when the skin is non puctured. A compound fracture happens when the skin is pierced by the broken bone. When broken bones are caused by the negligence of others, you should have your case evaluated by a competent injury legal team.

Sudden trauma to the brain can cause damage. Tramatic brain injury can be the result of auto accidents, falls, accidents at home or work, and athletic accidents. Brain injuries may lead to speech problems, loss of earing, speach, or sense of touch, paralysis, and other serious problems. About one half of severly injured patients will need surgery. If you are a family member has suffered a brain injury as a result of the negligence of another, you should have your ...

Sudden trauma to the brain can cause damage. Brain damage can be the result of auto accidents, falls, accidents at home or work, and athletic accidents. Brain damage may lead to speech problems, loss of earing, speach, or sense of touch, paralysis, and other serious problems. About one half of severly injured patients will need surgery. If you are a family member has suffered brain damage as a result of the negligence of another, you should have your case reviewed ...

An accident has occurred, and now you have seriously injured your back. Back injuries can result in pain, lost work, inconvenience, and possibly other serious health problems. Back injuries can impair you for the rest of your life.

If you or someone you love has been involved in a serious yet preventable accident and has injured their back, it is crucial to obtain capable and knowledgeable legal representation as quickly in the process as possible.

Children and adults love the exciting escape from day to day activities that amusement parks and carnivals provide. But sometimes mechanical hazards, employee mistakes and unsafe behavior, or ride malfunction allow children and adult to be injured on roller coasters and other thrill rides. Sometimes these accidents are serious.

It is estimated that more than 10,000 injuries are caused by amusement park rides each year. If you or a loved one has been injured by a ride, amusement ride ...

Millions of auto accidents wreck vehicles, property, and lives each year.

If the accident is minor, the parties can exchange insurance information, file a police report, and get on with their lives. But in a serious accident where personal injury occurs, loss of mobility, loss of income, medical expenses, rehabilitation, and mental suffering can follow.

Victims are entitled to money to cover their losses. But they’re also possibly entitled to compensatory damages and, in extreme cases, punitive damages if the accident was ...

Asbestos and silica have been widely used in many American industries, used to create many products – and caused health problems for many of those exposed.

Silica is the second most common mineral in the earth’s crust, and silicosis is a disabling and sometimes fatal lung disease caused by overexposure to it. More than 1 million U.S. workers are exposed to crystalline silica, and more than 250 American workers die with silicosis each year. No cure exists for the disease, but ...

Businesses which permit the service of alcohol to minors or intoxicated persons may be liable for the negligent acts comiited by such persons. A prompt and thorough investigation of such conduct is required. Over-service of alcohol occurs when a person is served alcohol after he is observed to be intoxicated, in violation of the law. Texas Law imposes liability on alcohol servers who provide alcohol to obviously intoxicated persons.

Air traffic is increasing every year, and so is the risk of aviation accidents. Pilot error, faulty equipment, design problems, neglegent employess and air traffic controlers are some of the causes of airplane accidents. Generally, air traffic is safe, but accidents do occur. If you have been injured in an airplane accident, you need an attorney to review your case. 18 wheeler, be sure to contact a qualified personal injury lawyer at Ted Machi & Associates, P.C.

The complicated legal issues involved in an 18-wheeler accident incorporate Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Hazardous Materials Regulations, Hours of Service, State and Federal Rules, and corporate liability. Department of Transportation rules are not always followed by drivers and corporations. Driving too many hours, falsifying travel logs, and improper maintenance on an 18 wheeler complicate matters. If you, a family member, or friend are involved in an accident with an 18 wheeler, be sure to contact a qualified personal injury ...

Roofing is a particularly dangerous occupation due to the danger of falling. Fall protection should be provided by employers utilizing roofers. Perimeter protection is the way that employers can protect workers who are working near the edge of a building.

Some vehicles are more prone to rollover accidents than others. SUVs and trucks with a high center of gravity are much more likely to rollover in an emergency situation. Some juries have concluded that some automobile models have design flaws that can cause rollovers. If you have been injured in a rollover accident you should have your case evaluated by a board certified injury attorney. Contact Ted Machi and Associates, P.C. for a free evaluation of your rollover case.

We have all seen the increase in rig traffic in recent years. While your average passenger automobile weighs approximately 3000 pounds, a fully-loaded commercial truck can weigh 80,000 pounds or more. Because of this difference in size, any impact between a commercial truck and another vehicle is likely to result in severe, even fatal, injuries.

While trying to cope with physical pain and recovery, victims are often faced with enormous medical bills from their injuries, time missed from work, ...

A home is the biggest purchase most of us will ever make. Unfortunately, defects such as roof leaks can cause serious damage to the home as well as to your health. Leaks can lead to very serious problems such as mold. Mold and its spores can lead to severe medical problems.

If your home has been damaged due to roof leaks and now have mold in your home, you may be able to recover the costs involved to pay ...

Oil refineries and drilling platforms are some of the most dangerous places to work. They are the location of fires, explosions, and toxic releases that destroy the environment and cause serious injury or even death.

Workers on the front line are at the highest risk. Not only are they exposed to extreme occupational pollution, but they also experience injury first when there’s an accident in these plants.

Common refinery accidents include:

• Capsized oil drilling rigs
• Offshore oil platform accidents
• Heat exchanger ruptures
• Petrochemical refinery explosions

Many oil ...

Product liability exists when a product is faulty due to a design, manufacturing or marketing defect. Defective products can cause severe personal injury, and sadly, sometimes result in wrongful death. While trying to cope with physical pain and recovery, victims can often be faced with enormous medical bills, loss of income through disability, and emotional pain.

If you have suffered serious personal injury due to a “defective product”, you deserve to be compensated for your injuries. If you or ...

Have you been injured as a result of someone else’s mistake, negligence, or wrongdoing? No one expects to be injured. Unfortunately, injuries can occur at any time or any place. Property owners as well as businesses have the responsibility to provide a safe environment for you and your family. The owner is legally accountable when they fail to do so and an injury occurs. This is premises liability.

While trying to cope with physical pain and recovery, victims are ...