The government recently had some good news about on-the-job fatalities in the United States: Nationwide, the number of workplace deaths declined to the lowest level over the past two decades. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a preliminary total of 4,609 fatal work injuries were recorded nationally in 2011, which is a drop from the previous year, when there… (more…)
What is Responsive website design for law firms? It’s exactly what it sounds like. A website that reformats and responds, depending on what device is accessing it. Why is this important to me? Many web vendors have been selling multiples site – in the hopes that Google will give their clients more real estate in the search results. This is… (more…)
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other members of the Mid-Continent Exploration & Production Safety Network (MCEPS Network) recently co-sponsored a safety stand-down, to shed light on safety violations and alert workers to safety issues in general. The stand-down was conducted from June 22 to July 20, 2012. The focus for the stand-down was… (more…)
Texting while driving in Los Angeles continues to be a dangerous trend, particularly among teenage drivers. An alarming new survey reveals that more than half of high school seniors admit they text or email while behind the wheel. The survey, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, provides the first federal statistics on how common the texting is… (more…)
Buyer beware: Consumer Reports has released its annual list of worst cars, and one of the country’s most popular pick-up trucks is at the top of the list due to poor car test ratings. The Consumer Reports website is a common resource for new car and truck buyers, with a great deal of information on safety such as car accident… (more…)
After eight weeks, 46 witnesses, two dozing jurors and an estimated $2-3 million spent in taxpayer money, the Roger Clemens trial is finally over. The verdict: Not guilty on three counts of making false statements, not guilty on two counts of perjury and not guilty on one count of obstruction. The charges stemmed from testimony that Clemens made in Feb.… (more…)
Working in a hotel can be a challenging job, as staffers scramble to keep guests happy. Hotel work has its rewards for those who like to stay busy on the job and meet individuals from all walks of life. The hotel industry, however, can pose serious risks for workers. Hotel workers actually have an injury rate 25 percent higher than… (more…)
The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the Fourth Annual Running of the Bulls 8K, Durham’s premiere community road race and USA Track & Field NC Championship, on Saturday, June 2, in Durham, North Carolina. Running of the Bulls is an 8 kilometer race – equivalent to 4.97 miles – that will wind… (more…)
The American Insurance Association and the Coalition for Medicare Secondary Payer reform both announced their support for the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers’ Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2012, introduced last week by Representatives Dave Reichart (R-Wa.) and Mike Thompson (D-Ca.). The legislation is aimed at resolving the delays in the review of workers’ compensation set-asides for Medicare. A Medicare… (more…)
