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Do Pedestrian Accidents Increase in the Summer?
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge, PCPedestrian accidents claim the lives of thousands of individuals each year. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that nearly 6,000 pedestrians were killed in traffic-related events in 2017. This works out to about one pedestrian death every 88 minutes. Initial estimates for 2018 by the Governor’s Highway Association show that pedestrian accident fatalities […]
5 Things to Do if You are in an Accident with a Commercial Vehicle
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & BurgeCommercial trucking is a major industry in Alabama, employing over 100,000 individuals and accounting for one out of every 15 jobs in the state. From Tuscaloosa to Auburn and Mobile to Huntsville, big rig trucks log thousands of miles every week shipping goods to and from destinations throughout the Yellowhammer State. When a commercial vehicle […]
FELA vs. Workers’ Compensation
/0 Comments/in FELA /by Burge & BurgeMost workers in United States are covered by an insurance plan that provides compensation for work-related injuries. The vast majority of organizations that cover their employees for injuries or illnesses on the job carry workers’ compensation insurance. The railroad industry has a completely separate avenue for workers to obtain compensation for these types of injuries […]
Top 5 FELA Defense Tactics Used by Railroads
/0 Comments/in FELA /by Burge & BurgeThe Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) provides a system to protect railroad workers and compensate them and their families for injuries and illnesses sustained on the job. FELA applies to nearly everyone who works on or near a railroad or those who work in a supporting role for railroad companies. FELA is often viewed as […]
I was Injured in a Motorcycle Accident, do I Need to Retain an Attorney?
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & BurgeMotorcycle accidents can be severe and life-changing, often resulting in serious and catastrophic injuries. In fact, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 100,000 individuals are injured in motorcycle crashes each year. And because they are less protected than drivers and occupants of other types of vehicles, motorcyclists tend to sustain the […]
What is Causing my Neck & Lower Back Pain after a Car Crash?
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & BurgeMotor vehicle accidents are an everyday occurrence. And oftentimes, they result in minor injuries and minimal vehicle damage. Some injuries are immediately noticeable; such as cuts, scrapes, bumps, bruises, and broken bones. Other injuries are not always noticed right away, however. This is especially common with neck and lower back pain that happens after a […]
The Dangers of Seat Back Failures in an Accident
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Burge & BurgeCar seats are designed to stay in place when there is an auto accident, or at least that is what most consumers believe. We know the dangers of being thrown hard against the dashboard or windshield in the event of a crash, and this is why almost every state requires vehicle occupants to wear a […]
Who is Responsible for Your Workplace Injury?
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & BurgeIf you have suffered an injury or illness at your place of employment, you deserve to be compensated. Your avenue for recovering compensation will be determined by who is responsible for your workplace injury. In a large number of cases, you will be eligible for benefits under your employer’s workers’ compensation policy. Workers’ comp provides […]
Drowsy Driving and Truck Accidents
/0 Comments/in personal injury, Truck Accidents /by Burge & BurgeDrowsy and fatigued driving is a major problem in the United States. According to a Harvard School of Medicine Study, fatigue-related crashes account for approximately 1.2 million accidents and over half a million injuries each year. 60,000 of those injuries are serious and debilitating, and 8,000 of them result in a fatality. The Harvard study […]
Collisions in Parking Lots and Parking Garages
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Burge & BurgeDuring a typical weekday, parking lots and parking garages in the downtown areas are filled with vehicles of those who are at work. On the weekends, lots and garages at restaurants, retail stores, and shopping malls tend to get busy and fill up as well. During these busy times, there are greater risks of collisions […]