What is the New OSHA Rule?
What is the New OSHA Rule? OSHA already requires most employers with 10 employees or more, exempting few minimal-risk industries, to keep records of serious workplace injuries and illnesses. However, [...]
Less is More Trouble.
It is that most wonderful time of the year- CLE reporting period. Those who have their continuing legal education credits sit smugly by while those of us who are a [...]
Pomp and Circumstances Beyond our Control
Gentle Reader, It is summer, and graduation time for law students. It is also time for my semi-regular rant on law school. My law school experience was decades ago, so [...]
Safe Driving: National Traffic Awareness Month
Did you know that August is National Traffic Awareness Month? This month is dedicated to drawing attention to the importance of traffic safety, and sharing information to help reduce the [...]
Independence Day: Buzzed Driving = Drunk Driving
America’s birthday is a time for fireworks, BBQs, and the celebration of our freedom. Unfortunately, the 4th of July is also known for increased traffic accidents. According to the NHTSA, [...]
It’s What You Say And Where You Say It.
Back in the day, I think it was a Tuesday, my mentor told me not to write anything I would be embarrassed to see on the front page of the [...]
Proving Fault: 18-Wheeler Crashes
Personal injury lawyers can use a variety of types of legal evidence to prove who is at fault for an 18-wheeler accident. Proving fault is key to getting the personal [...]
What Goes Down must be Sold Up
I was taking a deposition last week when I disappeared. Literally. It was a Zoom deposition with a doctor and I had paid handsomely for the privilege of questioning him. [...]
18-Wheeler Crashes: Mechanical Failure
Thousands of 18-wheeler wrecks occur in the United States annually. There is a common misconception that the majority of commercial truck accidents are caused by driver intoxication - but this [...]
The Mockingbird May Have Had It Coming
Blame the Mockingbird, She Started It. Gentle Reader, I have a confession to make. I saw the Broadway play “To Kill A Mockingbird” recently. I knew the story more or [...]