FIEGER LAW BLOG

Summer is usually a busy season in the construction industry. Unfortunately, the season also presents many risks for construction workers, some of which are caused by the extreme temperatures. Let’s take a look at the most common risks facing construction workers in the hottest months of the year. Common Injuries on Construction Sites in the […]

Group home residents often struggle with serious physical or mental limitations that can greatly affect their quality of life. Outings arranged by the staff of the group home offer residents an opportunity to take part in enjoyable activities outside the facility. But it’s essential that these activities are arranged in the safest manner possible. A […]

Birth injuries come in many forms, but they all have one thing in common: they’re every parent’s worst nightmare. In many cases, birth injuries are entirely preventable and can be attributed to the actions—or inactions—of healthcare providers. Let’s look at three of the most common and damaging birth injuries that parents encounter before, during, or […]

If you ride a motorcycle, you’ve probably already heard the scary statistics. For example, motorcyclists are 29 times more likely to die and four times more likely to be injured when involved in crashes compared to occupants of passenger vehicles. What you might not know is the exact types of injuries motorcyclists are most likely […]

When you hear the phrase “boat accident,” you likely envision a large boat colliding into a dock or two speedboats smashing into each other. The truth is that boat accidents typically involve more commonplace occurrences. From tubing accidents to jet ski collisions, these incidents are extremely dangerous, often leading to serious injuries or death. They […]

Construction workers face many risks on the job. In fact, one out of every five work-related fatalities in the private sector happens in construction. One of the biggest risks facing construction workers is being crushed against or by an object. Being caught in or between objects (equipment, structures, etc.) and being struck by objects constitute […]

Hundreds of people die each year in the U.S. because of exposure to carbon monoxide. Even when carbon monoxide poisoning isn’t fatal, it can still cause serious injury and illness to sufferers. Carbon monoxide poisoning is most likely to occur in confined spaces when this potentially lethal gas is released. For example, many instances of […]

Single-vehicle accidents like rollovers can be devastating for motorists. These crashes are even more severe when vehicles’ roofs collapse under their own weight of the car, truck, or SUV is upended. Many victims of crushed roof accidents mistakenly believe that they have no legal options available after these crashes. However, roofs often collapse because of […]

Starting on Memorial Day and lasting until Labor Day, the number of traffic deaths on our roads increases. That’s why AAA calls the period between these two holidays the “100 Deadliest Days.” Fatal crashes during the 100 Deadliest Days disproportionately involve teenage drivers, who are typically on summer break throughout much of the summer season. […]