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Ensuring Liability-Free Leisure: Five Swimming Pool Safety Tips for Summer

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As the weather begins to warm up and the summer holidays approach, now is the time to ensure that your swimming pool is ready for opening day. While a visit to the pool on a July day is a treat many hope to enjoy, operating a...more

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The Dangers of Swimming Pool Accidents in Florida and How to Stay Safe

Florida is home to many swimming pools as our weather allows residents to enjoy swimming for greater parts of the year than they would in other states. Unfortunately, the large number of swimming pools in our state also...more

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Six Tips for Summer Accident and Disaster Preparedness

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The days are growing longer and warmer on the Atlantic coast. That means tourism season – and hurricane season – are almost upon us. Summer 2022 is predicted to be record breaking both in terms of travel and significant...more

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Though the pandemic curtailed vehicle travel, pedestrian fatalities skyrocketed

Although Americans drove far fewer miles in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the pedestrian death rate skyrocketed nationally, with blacks, Latinos, and Native Americans dying in disproportionate numbers when struck by...more

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Though the pandemic curtailed vehicle travel, pedestrian fatalities skyrocketed

Although Americans drove far fewer miles in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the pedestrian death rate skyrocketed nationally, with blacks, Latinos, and Native Americans dying in disproportionate numbers when struck by...more

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Skating Through Snow and Ice Mishaps - A Primer in Connecticut’s Premises Liability Law

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The elements of a cause of action for negligence are well established: duty, breach of that duty, causation, and actual injury. Pelletier v. Sordoni/Skanska Const. Co., 286 Conn. 563, 593 (2008). “The status of an entrant on...more

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Skating Through Snow and Ice Mishaps - A Primer in Massachusetts’ Premises Liability Law

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Massachusetts has a similar negligence standard to Connecticut but has different laws as applied to landowners in snow and ice liability cases. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (“SJC”) abolished the distinction...more

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Click It or Ticket Safety Campaign: Seatbelt Facts for Floridians

Wearing your seatbelt in Florida became a primary offense with The Dori Slosberg and Katie Marchetti Safety Belt Law, effective June 30, 2009. The law requires all drivers, all front-seat passengers, and all passengers under...more

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OSHA Standard Interpretation Repeats Vague Warnings on Employee Use of Headphones in the Workplace

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a standard interpretation cautioning employers on the use of headphones to listen to music on a construction site....more

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Asbestos/Duty of Care: Connecticut Court Addresses Construction Project/Liability Issues

The Superior Court of Connecticut (Judicial District of Hartford) (“Court”) addressed in a September 30th opinion certain issues arising in an asbestos exposure case. See Julian Poce, et al., v. O&G Industries, Inc., et al.,...more

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An Overview of North Carolina Premises Liability Law

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Accidents happen. But how do you determine whether an injury on someone else's property is just an unavoidable accident or a potential legal liability? As in other areas of personal injury law, the analysis typically is based...more

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An Oldie but a Goodie: A Friendly Reminder About Firework Laws in Texas

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We covered firework laws several times in the past but it’s always a good reminder as we approach the Fourth of July weekend where fireworks are more than likely in your plans. Below are Texas’ top 10 firework laws you should...more

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How to Avoid Getting Popped: Top 10 Texas Firework Laws

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Sure, fireworks are fun, but it’s important to be cautious and careful. We covered firework laws in the 2008 and 2014, but a few things have changed. Below are Texas’ top 10 firework laws you need to be aware of before...more

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Rocket's Red Glare: Burns & Other Injuries From Fireworks

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According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), about 230 people are rushed to an emergency room daily between June 20th and July 20th each year, because of serious fireworks injuries. More than half of these ER...more

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In The Line Of Fire

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Amon Fire and B.A. Ware have been hunting buddies since high school and have hunted with each other many times. The two men head out one crisp November day to go turkey hunting, as they are bound and determined that this...more

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