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The Seven Types of Fractures Caused in Personal Injury Accidents

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Personal injury accidents come in many different forms, everything from car crashes and workplace mishaps to slips, falls, and sports injuries. Many of these accidents result in bone fractures. These injuries can vary widely...more

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Washington Court of Appeals Reaffirms General Contractors' Duty To Maintain Safe Jobsite

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If a general contractor thinks its responsibility for ensuring a safe workplace extends only to its own employees, that belief is mistaken. In a recent case, the Washington Court of Appeals made clear that as long as a...more

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Updated: Florida Legislature Advancing COVID-19 Liability Shield Bills

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Updated March 9, 2021 - On March 5, 2021, Florida’s House passed HB 7 which if ratified by the Senate and signed by the Governor will make proving a personal injury case arising from COVID liability in Florida all but...more

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COVID-19: Proposed SAFE TO WORK Act Would Provide Businesses Broad COVID-19 Liability Protections

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As Congress continues to discuss the next coronavirus (COVID-19) stimulus package, one bill in particular has become a flash point in the negotiations: the SAFE TO WORK Act, which would provide far-reaching liability...more

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Gov. Cooper Signs Bill Limiting business Liability For COVID-19 Claims

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Right before the July 4 holiday, Gov. Roy Cooper (D) signed into law legislation that will limit North Carolina businesses’ liability for claims related to COVID-19. The legislation adds an Article 8 to Chapter 99E of the...more

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Liability Waivers and Questionnaires in the Time of COVID-19

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As businesses begin to re-open and re-engage their workforce, and in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is worth exploring requiring your employees (and in certain circumstances, customers) to execute a liability...more

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