Proving Liability in a Swimming Pool Accident
Drowning is the 5th most common cause of unintentional injury, death in the United States. About 10 deaths are caused by unintentional drowning every day. From 2005 to 2014, an average of 3,536 fatal unintentional non-boating related drownings occurred annually in the country, which accounts for about 10 deaths per day. In addition, there were […]
Tips to Avoid Mining Accidents
According to the US Mine Safety and Health Administration, there were 16 fatal coal-mining accidents across the United States in 2014. In 2013, there were 123,227 miners and 20 coal mining deaths, for a fatality rate of 0.1623 deaths per 1,000 miners. The US Mine Safety and Health Administration also reported that there were 28 […]
How to Avoid Swimming Pool Accidents
The summer time is all about relaxing and enjoying outdoor activities. One thing you always look forward to when summer comes around is splashing in or just lazing around by the pool. Unfortunately, swimming pools can be dangerous if you are not careful. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 3,500 […]
Construction Accident and Personal Injury Claims and Lawsuits
According to the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), 4,679 workers were killed on the job in 2014. This accounts for an average of almost 90 deaths a week or more than 13 deaths on a daily basis. Injured in a construction accident? File for compensation today! Call up RMFW Law, […]
Safety Tips to Avoid Holiday Accidents
According to statistics from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 30% of all home fires and 38% deaths caused by home fires take place during the holiday season – the months of December, January, and February. Fires are not the only danger that families face during the holiday season – falls are another major concern […]
Five Mistakes You should not make When Bitten by a Dog
A dog bite injury can be a truly traumatic experience indeed. However, if you have been bitten by a dog, you don’t want to commit the same mistakes that are commonly seen in most dog claims. In 2015, 34 dog attacks that turned fatal were reported in the US. Of these, 20 were adults while […]
Tips to Prevent Whiplash Injuries
According to Consumer Reports, a rear-end crash occurs approximately every 17 seconds in the US. Most drivers will be able to recall several instances when a hard break was prudent to avoid a crash. A rear end crash not only translates to vehicular damage, but also results in driver injuries. Most rear end accidents and […]
Amusement Park Accidents and Personal Injury Claims
According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, between 2003 and 2013, an estimated 113,272 inflatable amusement-related injuries were treated by emergency departments. More than 90% of the estimated injuries were related to moon bounces. During this same period, 12 deaths involving inflatable amusements were reported to the CPSC. In 2003, it was reported that […]
Personal Injury Claims for School Accidents
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drivers in the US were involved in 340,039 fatal motor vehicle traffic crashes from 2004 to 2013. Of those, .4%, or 1,214, was classified as “school-transportation-related.” NHTSA reported that on average, approximately 134 people die each year as a result of school-vehicle-related accidents. Of those, about […]
How to Avoid a Bicycle Accident this Spring
According to statistics from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, about 2% of deaths caused by motor vehicle crashes are bicyclists. The CDC reports that in 2013, more than 900 bicyclists were killed in accidents in the US and an estimated 494,000 bicycle-related injuries led to emergency hospital visits. Statistics reveal that a large percentage […]
