Category: Law

Farm accidents are extremely common. Every year, thousands of farmers are injured on the job. According to the most recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the incidence rate of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses for workers in agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting is tied for the highest among all private industries with a rate of 4.6%.

Unfortunately, the data around fatality rates in this industry is also saddening. In 2020 there were 511 fatalities in the agricultural industry, behind only transportation & warehousing and construction. That said, the fatality rate is by far the highest in agriculture, with 21.5 fatalities per 100,000 workers. In transportation & warehousing, the second-highest industry for fatality rates, the number is just 13.4.

In other words, the agricultural industry is one of the most dangerous private industries to work in, resulting in more injuries and fatalities per person than any other private

Suffering injuries in a motorcycle accident can negatively impact your life in multiple ways. Recovering from the accident can be a slow, difficult, and frustrating process.

Insurance companies rarely provide motorcyclists the compensation they deserve after an accident. This is one of the most important reasons why you need a motorcycle accident lawyer on your side.

10 Ways a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Can Help You

A knowledgeable motorcycle accident lawyer will take on a number of different responsibilities in order to represent you effectively. These include:

1. Collecting Evidence of Liability

To recover fair compensation for a motorcycle accident, you first need to collect evidence of negligence or wrongdoing on the part of another party (usually the driver of a motor vehicle). When you hire a motorcycle accident lawyer, one of the first things your attorney will do is conduct an investigation focused on gathering all of the evidence that

An aerial lift injury should never be taken lightly. Workers are often seriously hurt and even killed in accidents involving boom lifts, scissor lifts, cherry pickers, and other equipment.

Unfortunately, workers may be unaware of their rights if they suffer injury in an aerial lift accident. Workers’ compensation is often considered the only way your expenses will be covered after a workplace injury, but even this is not guaranteed. (It also might not be your only legal option.)

At Patrick Daniel Law, we can review your claim or claims for free and aggressively pursue fair compensation for you and your family. If you or a loved one suffered harm as a result of an aerial lift injury, please call (713) 999-6666 today. Patrick Daniel Law serves clients throughout Houston, all of Texas, and nationwide.

Are Employers Liable for Aerial Lift Accidents?

Employers who carry workers’ compensation insurance can generally not