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Basics Of Slip & Fall Accidents In Salt Lake City
Slip and fall lawsuits are one of the most common lawsuits involving personal injuries. For starters, they can happen in many different places due to many conditions. During the winter months, children and pedestrians alike often slip and fall due to icy sidewalks or pathways. Negligent maintenance at a grocery store can result in shoppers […]
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Manufacturing Defects In Utah Product Liability Cases
Even if a product is designed well, it can still pose a hazard to consumers. Defects in manufacturing happen when the product is inadequately made, departing from the original design. For instance, a bottle of prescription medications could become contaminated while at a processing location or a metal hip replacement could break prematurely because of […]
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A Construction Worker’s Right To A Safe Workplace
With the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of 1970, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was established within the U.S. Department of Labor in order to reduce hazards in the workplace and to create programs for health and safety. OSHA safety standards and regulations apply to the construction industry as well, so it […]
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Common Utah Birth Injuries: Cerebral Palsy & Erb’s Palsy
Some of the more typical birth injuries are caused by two very distinct conditions that are known as cerebral palsy and Erb’s (or brachial) palsy. Both cerebral and Erb’s palsy are usually caused by complications that happen during the delivery of the child, although cerebral palsy may sometimes happen before or even after delivery. Cerebral […]
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What To Do If Your Utah Workers’ Comp Claim Is Denied
In most cases, injuries on the job are usually covered under an employer’s workers’ compensation insurance, Utah requires that employers be covered according to their average level of risk for a given industry. However, if your workers’ comp claim is denied, there are still options. You may be able to file an appeal of the […]