Author: David M. Schmid
Know the Dangers Associated with Scissor Lifts on Construction Sites
Posted in Construction Litigation, Personal Injury
Construction workers are exposed to hazards and dangerous conditions on job sites every day. Often the danger comes from the very equipment they are required to use. One such piece of equipment is the scissor lift or aerial lift. I know this because I have personally litigated cases involving serious… Continue reading
Burn Injuries: Statistics, Classifications, & Causes
Posted in Burn Injuries, Personal Injury
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 1.1 million people suffer burn injuries that require medical attention every year in the United States. Approximately 50,000 of these burn victims require hospitalization and 20,000 suffer major burns covering 25% of their body surface. Roughly 4,500 burn victims die annually as… Continue reading
What Should You Do If You’ve Been Injured At a Grocery Store?
Posted in Personal Injury
Grocery stores and other large retailers generally have plans, policies and procedures designed to keep their customers safe. Unfortunately, far too often store employees either do not know or do not follow corporate safety policies. This is why thousands and thousands of people are injured in grocery stores here in… Continue reading
