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What Is the Most Common Type of Forklift Accident?

Sep 1, 2022 | Blog
Despite their appearance in thousands of online fail videos intended to make viewers laugh, forklifts result in thousands of injuries and dozens of fatalities each calendar year. Between 2011 and 2017, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recorded 614 worker fatalities in forklift-related incidents. Additionally, workers suffered more than 7,000 nonfatal injuries in forklift-related incidents …
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Austin F. Hartley
Austin F. Hartley

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J. Seth Madden

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How Much Could I Get For a Texas Product Liability Lawsuit?

Aug 23, 2022 | Blog
When someone is hurt by a defective product, and the manufacturer or seller of the product is responsible for the injury, the injured person may be able to recover compensation for the harm they have suffered. One of the most common questions in potential product liability cases is how much the victim potentially stands to …
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Austin F. Hartley
Austin F. Hartley

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J. Seth Madden

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What Are the Most Common Causes of Injury in Construction?

Aug 22, 2022 | Blog
Construction work is one of the most dangerous industries in the nation. The danger is often a result of managers and supervisors prioritizing profit and quick deadlines over the safety of their workers. According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), approximately 20% of worker fatalities in the private industry occurred in construction. When …
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Austin F. Hartley
Austin F. Hartley

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J. Seth Madden

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Who Is Responsible If a Forklift Accident Occurs?

Aug 20, 2022 | Blog
According to the National Safety Council (NSC), forklifts were responsible for 78 work-related deaths and 7,290 nonfatal injuries involving days away from work in 2020. Forklifts are heavy machinery that, if not operated properly or maintained correctly, can cause serious injuries or death. If you or someone you love was injured in a forklift accident …
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Austin F. Hartley
Austin F. Hartley

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J. Seth Madden

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How Can I Prove Negligence in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

Aug 19, 2022 | Blog
Nobody ever thinks they will be in a position to file a wrongful death lawsuit. When we hear about tragedies that have happened to other people, we can usually recognize that these things do happen and still never believe they will happen to us. Indeed, shock and denial are usually the first emotions we feel …
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Austin F. Hartley
Austin F. Hartley

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J. Seth Madden

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