3 Steps to a Safe Halloween
By admin on October 27, 2011
Halloween opens the fall and winter holiday season with fun, excitement, and, of course, scares, but it’s not without its dangers. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) receives reports of injuries every Halloween for costume, decoration, and lighting-related accidents; however, these injuries are preventable..In order to help everyone have a fun and safe Halloween, the CPSC has put together a three-step safety checklist that, if followed, will help prevent burn injuries and fires, make sure trick-or-treating kids can see and be seen, and make sure kids are costumed safely.
Decorations
- Jack-o’-lanterns and candles should be kept away from doorsteps and landings where costumes may come in contact with the flame;
- Remove obstacles that may pose tripping and/or falling hazards to trick-or-treaters;
- Keep indoor candles and jack-o’-lanterns away from decorations and other flammable items and never leave burning candles unattended;
- Only use properly safety tested decorative light strands; and
- Do not overload extension cords.
Costumes
- Purchase costumes and accessories made from flame-resistant fabrics such as polyester or nylon, or that are labeled “Flame Resistant;”
- Make or purchase costumes that are light-colored, bright, and highly visible to drivers;
- Trim or decorate costumes and bags/sacks with reflective tape;
- Have kids carry flashlights; and
- Make sure costumes must be well-fitted and do not drag in order to prevent falls. Also, all accessories must be secured and made of safe material (soft, flexible).
Treats
- Children should wait to eat treats until after they have been examined by an adult; and
- Parents should examine toys or any other novelty items before allowing young children to play with them. If it is small enough to fit into the child’s mouth, it presents a choking hazard.
Halloween is one of the most looked forward to holidays of the year and everyone has a responsibility to ensure that the night can be celebrated safely. If you or your child suffers an injury in Maryland as the result of another’s negligence this holiday season, contact the experienced Baltimore personal injury attorney Steven H. Heisler, “The Injury Lawyer,” to learn more about getting maximum compensation for your losses. Call (877) 228-4878 today for a consultation.
Tips to Keep the Winter Holidays Safe
By admin on November 24, 2010
The holiday season means more traveling, more time with friends, and more parties. Unfortunately, for revelers in Maryland and across the U.S., it also means snow and ice, driving without daylight during the long nights, and other situations that increase the risk of a car accident ruining your holiday festivities. To keep you and your family safe while you enjoy the holidays, please keep these important safety tips in mind.
- If you are going to be drinking, do not drive. Choose a sober designated driver, take a cab or public transportation to and from a party, or host the party yourself so you can drink without worrying about “one too many” making you unable to drive.
- If you’re hosting a party, provide plenty of non-alcoholic drinks, foods, and safe activities appropriate for the ages of all your prospective guests. Make sure young children are supervised at all times.
- Never leave candles, a fireplace or woodstove, or holiday lights burning unattended. Always unplug your Christmas tree or other holiday lights before leaving the house. Keep a fire extinguisher handy in case holiday lighting gets out of control.
- Choose age-appropriate gifts for small children. Make sure that any small parts, such as batteries, are firmly attached before allowing your children to play with their new presents.
Keeping safety on your mind can help you and your family enjoy the holidays together. If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product or in a car accident due to someone else’s negligence or carelessness, please contact Maryland personal injury attorney Steven H. Heisler, “The Injury Lawyer.” Mr. Heisler’s experience can help you win the compensation you deserve. Call 877-228-4878 for a free and confidential consultation.
Connecticut Power Plant Workers Suing Over Injuries Sustained During Explosion
By injuheis on March 24, 2010
According to a recent report, workers injured in a Connecticut power plant explosion have filed a lawsuit against the owners of the facility for failing to provide adequate safety measures that could have prevented the explosion from taking place. The incident occurred when workers were purging a natural gas pipeline, and a buildup of natural gas ignited as it was released. The workers filing the claim sustained head and other injuries. The injured workers’ attorneys claim that their earning potential has been greatly diminished as a result of the accident. A total of six workers lost their lives during the explosion, and dozens more were injured.
The suit alleges that Kleen Energy Systems, the power plant owner, and O&G Industries Inc., the facility’s primary contractor, disregarded implementing certain safety measures in order for completion of the 620-megawatt gas-fired power plant to be sped up. Specifically, it is being argued that Kleen and O&G failed to supervise the purging process and that there was no safety engineer on site on the day of the explosion.
When employees are injured on the job, the circumstances surrounding the work accident need to be carefully examined to determine whether or not negligent action played a contributing role. The workers, of course, have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim. The workers also may have a negligence claim against the party, other than the employer, who might have been responsible for the incident. While the cause of the ignition in the above accident is still unknown, a thorough investigation will undoubtedly take place. For explosion accident victims injured on the job in Maryland, a thorough investigation made by a skilled Maryland explosion accident attorney should also be conducted to ensure that the rights of the injured worker are not infringed upon in a court of law.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of a Maryland explosion accident, please don’t hesitate to contact Steven H. Heisler, “The Injury Lawyer,” for a free evaluation of your case. As a skilled Maryland explosion injury attorney, Steven H. Heisler will work to help you obtain the compensation that you deserve. If the explosion happens on the job, Steven H. Heisler handles Maryland workers’ compensation injury cases as well. Call 877-228-4878 today to schedule a free and confidential consultation of your potential case.
Source:http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Lawsuit-filed-by-workers-injured-in-power-plant-376387.php
Unlawful Restraint Methods Used in NY Juvenile Detention Centers
By injuheis on March 17, 2010
Juvenile detention centers are supposed to rehabilitate wayward youths, not harm them. However, a lawsuit recently filed against an agency that operates nine New York state juvenile detention centers is being accused of wrong doing, specifically the improper use of force and illegal methods of restraint used against detention center residents. A poughkeepsiejournal.com article discusses multiple instances where juvenile offenders were mistreated. In some of these cases, some individuals sustained physical injury as a result of negligent and unlawful care administered.
One such mistreatment involved a young man who had his arm broken, and then later had that same arm pinned behind his back as he attempted to leave a room. What’s even more problematic is that the youth’s arm was not treated by facility staff, and remained untreated until the victim’s grandmother noticed the break during a visit. In another instance of juvenile facility abuse, it was determined by the Justice Department that staff members at four different detention centers “violently and unlawfully restrained (young people) and failed to provide legally required mental health services.”
Nearly 1,600 juvenile offenders in New York are incarcerated in detention centers each year. However, just because these youths have been sentenced to detention centers does not mean that they should lose their rights in the process. Mistreatment of juvenile detention center residents is illegal, and all instances of abuse should immediately be reported to authorities. Furthermore, retaining the services of an experienced juvenile detention center injury attorney is an important step in restoring the rights of the mistreated.
If your child has been the victim of juvenile detention center abuse, particularly juvenile restraint injury, please don’t hesitate to contact Steven H. Heisler, “The Injury Lawyer,” for a free evaluation of your case. As an experienced Maryland juvenile restraint injury attorney, Steven H. Heisler will fight to ensure that your child’s rights are upheld in a court of law, and that negligent detention center employees are held accountable for their actions. Mr. Heisler and co-counsel recently obtained a $1,200,000.00 settlement for the family of a teenage boy who died from suffocation when forcibly restrained by counselors at the Youth facility he attended. We can help you with your potential juvenile detention center injury case. Call “The Injury Lawyer” today for more information regarding your legal rights and options.
Infected Faucet Gives Man Legionnaires Disease at OSU Medical Center
By injuheis on March 12, 2010
Facility owners have an obligation to provide a safe environment for all individuals who enter their buildings. This is never more important than in the case of hospitals and other care facilities where individuals are already susceptible to illness. Unfortunately, not all medical premises exercise the same precautionary measures in protecting their patients. According to a Columbus Dispatch article, the Ohio State University Medical Center may be proven to be one such facility.
Reportedly, a man lost his life to Legionnaires Disease in April 2007 after contracting the disease from drinking water out of an infected faucet at the Ohio State University Medical Center. The man’s wife proceeded to sue the medical center for failing to warn her husband of the danger of Legionnaires Disease, and was recently awarded a settlement amount of $1.2 million. The wife’s case was strengthened by the fact that hospital staff was allegedly aware of the risks of illness being contracted. In fact, the hospital staff had agreed to avoid using water from the infected faucet and instead decided to only use bottled water for both drinking and making ice cubes.
Failure to warn individuals on a premises of any kind of potential risk, be it Legionnaires Disease or any other kind of illness, can be labeled as premises liability. In all instances where an individual in Maryland succumbs to illness or some kind of harm at the hands of a negligent property owner or facility manager, it may be in their best interest to speak with an experienced Maryland premises liability attorney.
If you or a loved one has been afflicted with Legionnaires Disease due to another person’s negligence or lack of care, please contact Steven H. Heisler, “The Injury Lawyer,” for a free evaluation of your case. As a skilled Legionnaires Disease attorney, Steven H. Heisler will fight to ensure that your rights are upheld in a court of law. Mr. Heisler has recently obtained successful settlements in Legionnaire’s Disease injury cases, one of which amounted to $600,000.00 for a man in his 60s who contracted Legionnaire’s Disease while a guest at a large Hotel in the Southeast part of the United States. To learn more about what can be done regarding your potential Legionnaire’s Disease case, please call 877-228-4878 today.
Texas Drilling Rig Topples Over, Pins and Injures Worker
By injuheis on March 3, 2010
Certain dangers come along with working on any construction site, particularly when usage of large and heavy machinery is involved. According to a news8austin.com article, a Texas construction worker sustained non-life threatening injuries when the drilling rig he was operating inexplicably toppled over, pinning him between the vehicle and a nearby tractor-trailer. While the cause of the accident is still unknown, authorities are investigating the matter to get a better idea of exactly what happened. After the man was extricated from the vehicle, he was taken to a local medical center for treatment.
Operation of large machinery is not easy, and requires extensive training in order to properly and safely do so. It is the responsibility of construction site foremen to make sure that their employees receive the proper and necessary training to safely maneuver heavy equipment so as to avoid injury. When an employee is injured on the job, the worker has a right to file a workers’ compensation claim against the employer. If negligence of a third party is involved, the worker can file a negligence claim against the third party as well. In such instances, an employee injured may be able to seek monetary compensation for damages resulting from injuries sustained while on the job. Such compensation can be used to help cover the costs associated with an on the job accident, such as medical bills, physical therapy, and even wages lost as a result of injury.
If you or a loved one has been injured while on the job in the state of Maryland, please don’t hesitate to contact Steven H. Heisler, “The Injury Lawyer,” for a free evaluation of your case. As a knowledgeable and experienced Maryland on the job injury attorney, Steven H. Heisler will help you file your Maryland workers’ compensation claim and examine the circumstances of your accident to help you appropriately attribute negligent action to guilty third parties. Call “The Injury Lawyer” today for more information on your possible Maryland work-related injury case.
Source:http://www.news8austin.com/content/your_news/default.asp?ArID=267725
Six Necessary Steps to Take if Involved in a Maryland Work Accident
By injuheis on February 19, 2010
It is every employee’s expectation that their employer creates and maintains a safe working environment in adhering to state and federal laws requiring them to do so. However, employers who fail to properly train employees or disregard dangerous working conditions do a huge disservice to employees, thus putting them at risk of enduring injury, illness, or even death. If you or a loved one has recently endured work related injuries in Maryland, here are six necessary steps to take that you may want to consider.
- Notify Your Supervisor Right Away– If you don’t alert the company in a timely manner, it’s treated by the company like it didn’t happen.
- Demand That An Accident Report Be Written– If the company refuses to write a report, write one yourself and submit it to your supervisor. Make a copy for yourself and have a witness observe you giving it to the supervisor.
- If You’re A Member Of A Union, Notify Your Union Rep As Soon As Possible – You pay union dues so make sure the union goes to bat for you and protects your workplace rights.
- If Anyone Witnessed Your Accident It Is Important That You Get Their Name And Number Right Away – If a witness confirms your story your case is easier to prove.
- Seek Medical Attention At Once – If you are hurt and don’t see a doctor or wait a long time before seeing one, the company might deny your claim and argue that if you were really hurt you would have gotten medical attention as soon as it happened.
- Call A Lawyer So A Claim Can Be Filed – In Maryland, your case has to be filed on a Maryland Worker’s Compensation claim form that can be obtained ONLY from the Worker’s Compensation Commission or a Maryland Work Comp lawyer. DON’T LET THE COMPANY MAKE YOU THINK OTHERWISE!!! Failure to file this claim form with the Worker’s Compensation Commission within two (2) years from your accident could result in you losing all of your Worker’s Compensation rights and benefits.
Being involved in a work-related injury in Maryland can seriously affect a worker’s physical well-being, emotional health, and financial balance. Contact Steven H. Heisler, “The Injury Lawyer,” today for a free consultation of your Maryland work accident. He will examine the details of your work related accident and help determine where negligence action caused your injury.
Auto Accident Proves Fatal
By injuheis on January 13, 2010
A fatal car crash took the life of a motorist on Route 10 in Cabell County, West Virginia. According to wvgazette.com, the accident took place in the Salt Rock area, and involved two vehicles traveling in opposite directions. The driver of a white car lost control of the vehicle, sliding off the road. The driver of a red truck then broadsided the sliding vehicle. In addition to the fatality, one other person was injured in the crash.
While more specific details surrounding the crash were not mentioned in the article, the circumstances of any vehicular accident need to be carefully examined in order to ensure that the cause is accurately determined. In cases where one driver is deemed responsible for the accident, that driver may be held liable for damages stemming from the accident, such as property damage, medical bills pertaining to injury recovery, and other compensatory damages. Some accidents may not even be caused by motorist error, with dangerous road conditions, faulty auto parts, and other third party factors playing major roles in an accident’s occurrence. In any event, car accidents, whether they take place in West Virginia or Maryland, can be caused by a number of reasons, but negligent action is almost always at the root of an accident’s cause.
If you have been injured in a Maryland car accident, or have lost a loved one due to another person’s negligent action, please do not hesitate to contact the experienced Maryland auto accident lawyers at the law office of Steven H. Heisler for a free consultation of your personal injury case. We will examine the details surrounding your accident, and will help determine where negligent action caused your injury. Call us today to ensure that your rights are upheld in your Maryland car accident or personal injury case.
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Emergency Copter Crashes in Prince George County, 4 Killed
By injuheis on December 21, 2009
Once accidents occur, we entrust our well-being into the hands of emergency medical personnel to administer the care we need in order to recover. However, medical personnel aren’t immune to the dangers associated with emergency air transport, as a recent article in the Washington Post illustrates. According to the accident story, a Maryland State police helicopter crashed in Walker Mill Regional Park when the craft’s pilot chose to fly into foggy conditions, and adequate assistance was not provided by air traffic controllers. As a result, the Prince George’s County crash took the lives of four passengers (one of whom was being transported with injuries) and injured another.
It has been determined by the National Transportation Safety Board that the probable cause of the crash was pilot error. However, it has also been determined that weather information relayed to the pilot by air traffic controllers was not current, which certainly could have contributed towards the pilot’s decision to maneuver the craft through foggy conditions.
Ultimately, error on the part of state-run programs that results in injury to others may be deemed negligence on the part of the state, and damages associated with negligent behavior may be deemed the responsibility of the state or other entity responsible for the negligent action.
If you have been injured in an aviation accident, or have lost a loved one as the result of another person’s negligence, please don’t hesitate to contact Steven H. Heisler, “The Injury Lawyer,” for a free evaluation of your case. Steven’s experienced attorneys will ensure that your rights are upheld in a court of law. Personal injury claims and cases of wrongful death should not be ignored, and those responsible for such adverse events should be held accountable for their actions. If you’ve sustained injury or lost a loved one, please call our Maryland wrongful death lawyers today.
Source:http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/27/AR2009102702111.html?hpid=sec-metro
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Walkersville Man Loses Control of Vehicle on MD-194
By injuheis on November 3, 2009
According to Maryland’s local NBC affiliate’s website, your4state.com, a single vehicle car crash on MD-194 and Stauffer Road took the life of a Walkersville man. According to reports, the man was in fact speeding at the time of the accident, and lost control of his vehicle before crashing. The vehicle reportedly rolled over before it ended up in a Maryland cornfield, ejecting the driver who later died at Frederick Memorial Hospital. While investigation into the crash is continuing, it is not believed that the man was under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the crash.
Tragedies like this often result when Maryland motorists choose to drive recklessly. In this incident, though it was not reported as to whether or not the man was wearing his seatbelt, it is safe to assume that he either was not in fact wearing his seatbelt, or that the seatbelt in his vehicle failed, thus ejecting him from his vehicle. If the seatbelt did in fact fail, then the manufacturer of the seatbelt could in fact be held liable for injuries that resulted from the Walkersville man being thrown out of the vehicle. Thus, auto product liability could have very well played a hand in the man’s death, simply exasperating the fact that he was traveling recklessly down MD-194, which at this point in the investigation seems to be the main reason why the man lost control of the vehicle and crashed.
Not all traffic accidents are the same. While some are caused by the motorists themselves via dangerous driving technique, others are not the fault of motorists at all. Auto product liability is an issue that contributes towards too many accidents each year. If you have been injured in a traffic accident, and you believe that a faulty auto product may have played a contributing role in your accident, don’t hesitate to contact Steven H. Heisler, “The Injury Lawyer,” for a free evaluation of your case, and his experienced attorneys will ensure that your rights are upheld at all times. His experienced Maryland personal injury attorneys will examine the details surrounding your accident, and will hold negligent contributing parties accountable for their actions. Please call us today for your free consultation.