The National Football League recently filed a request to consolidate several lawsuits filed against it in federal court in Philadelphia. The lawsuits, filed throughout the country by former players, allege that the NFL failed to warn players about the dangers of concussions and that the league concealed information about the risks associated with head injuries. …
National Transportation Safety Board Calls for States to Ban Use of Cell Phones While Driving
The National Transportation Safety Board made what might seem like a common sense recommendation on December 13, 2011. The NTSB recommended that all states in the country should ban phone calls and text messages for every driver of all vehicle types, unless they are using a device that was installed by the vehicle manufacturer. The …
Construction Flagger Killed on Job Site
A 45-year old woman died after being struck by a truck while working as a flagger in a construction zone. Cathleen Geisinger, of Centerport, PA was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident earlier this month. Her death has been ruled an accident. Geisinger was an employee of Wexcon, Inc. on a crew that …
How Much is Your Life Worth?
Currently, many attorneys and legal experts are debating how much Penn State University may be facing in lawsuits. While they probably won’t begin until after the criminal trial of Jerry Sandusky, who is alleged to have victimized at least 8 different young boys, it nonetheless seems as though they will come. Legal experts believe that …
Dangers Faced by Construction Workers
In the construction trade, unfortunately, there are many imminent risks to the safety and lives of workers. Recently, many individuals have been harmed, even in situations where every safety precaution is observed. Take a look at a few more recent incidents: In New York City, a construction worker was killed by a tunnel collapse in …