Author Archives: sverwey
Trucking Accidents and the Law: Who’s Responsible?
Some of the most devastating highway accidents are those in which a truck is involved. You may recall news reports last year of 7 family members killed when a semi hit their van on the Indiana Toll Road east of South Bend. Statistics show that although large trucks are involved in only a small percentage […]
Navigating the Complexity of Construction Accident Law
The very nature of construction lends itself to high death rates as well as permanent and debilitating injuries. With an estimated 18.3 deaths per 100,000 workers, construction is reported as one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States, through accidents caused by negligent or reckless workers or supervisors, defective equipment, inadequate safety precautions […]
How To Handle Yourself After A Slip, Trip Or Fall
Earlier this year, $414,868 was awarded to a Costco shopper who slipped on a puddle of liquid soap and shattered her knee. The case made headlines not because of the circumstances – slip and fall accidents are the third leading cause of injury to customers and employees in the United States — but because the […]
