Strom Yen Injury Attorneys Recent Posts
Who’s to Blame for Your Lawn Mower Injury?
A string of recent deaths tied to riding lawn mower accidents raises questions about liability for accidents and injuries.
Hazardous Noise Can Affect More Than Your Hearing
Each year, hazardous noise causes about 22 million workers in America to suffer a hearing loss on the job, and that hearing loss can affect everything from the quality of life to income potential and the ability to work. Understanding the far-reaching implications of permanent, irreversible hearing loss is critical for workers to protect their health and mental well-being.
Over 1,000 Nursing Homes Cited for Mishandling Sexual Assaults [infographic]
Vulnerable seniors are sexually abused and raped in nursing homes across America, but many facility administrators do little, or nothing, to stop it.
How Does Your Car’s Safety Compare to Others in its Class?
Safer car models help prevent the likelihood of serious injuries in the event of a crash. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) test and rate vehicles to assist consumers with making smart buying decisions.
Improper Material Storage Can Be a Deadly Disaster
Improper storage and handling of hazardous materials in the workplace pose significant injury risks from fires, explosions, and contamination to employees.
Financial Exploitation Is Elder Abuse
Elderly Americans lose $36.5 billion annually as victims of financial exploitation, and one out 18 senior adults fall victim to this form of elder abuse. This is a threat to the financial security of all seniors, especially those that suffer from cognitive or physical issues. Awareness of this issue is increasing.
When Walkways at Work Prove Dangerous
Dangerous workplace walkways can cause slip, trip, or fall accidents that leave workers severely injured and unable to work. Walkways without proper slip resistance and safety guardrails account for the highest slip and fall incident rates for construction and industrial workers.
These Housekeeping Tips Help Keep You Safe at Work [infographic]
Proper housekeeping is vital to maintaining a safe work environment and following a few simple tips can help prevent workplace accidents. While existing OSHA standards do increase workplace safety, more work is necessary to keep employees safe. Employers and employees still need to be vigilant with their housekeeping practices in the workplace.
Understanding the Dangers of Combustible Dust in the Workplace
Combustible dust from wood, metal, plastics, coal, biosolids, and organic materials can create an explosion under certain workplace conditions.
When Employers Offer Incentives Not to Report Worker Injuries
Employee incentive programs designed to encourage safety in the workplace can also discourage employees from reporting injuries or illnesses, and OSHA has recently finalized a ruling that will help prevent this problem. In the final ruling, OSHA prohibits any type of discrimination against employees who report injuries or illnesses, including discrimination that occurs through these incentive programs.
