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Alan Haburchak's Articles in Law

  • A Workforce Protected
    In 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act was created to help individuals who suffer from a disability and it enables them to have the same rights as anyone else, especially when it comes to being employed and labor laws.
  • Body Snatching: When Real Life Imitates Scary Movies
    Horrible as it may seem, it has become apparent that a number of crematoriums and funeral homes may have conspired to profit from the loss of those grieving families that entrusted them with their loved ones. As a result, a number of lawsuits have been filed on behalf of those families, the remains of whose loved ones were improperly used or even sold.
  • Brain Injury and the Affect on The Ear
    It is often found that after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs, an individual will find they suffer from hearing loss. This usually occurs because of the fact that the inner canal of the ear is quite sensitive and when the head receives a blunt trauma, so will the ear.
  • Chantix Side Effects Highly Dangerous
    Chantix is a smoking cessation drug that recently came under fire for its association with several suicides of users. The drug is becoming associated with severe side effects such as depression, erratic behavior, suicidal thoughts and tendencies. The FDA is currently studying the drug, patients taking the drug and who have a history of mental illness or feel this side effects should stop taking the drug and seek medical help.
  • Construction Site Injury and Protecting Yourself
    Construction accidents on a job site are one of the most common occupational injuries that can occur in the United States today. Not only are construction accidents common, but they can quite often be the result of a serious injury or can even be fatal. It is important for workers on a construction site, as well as their loved ones, to be aware of their legal rights after such an injury.
  • Crashing Into a Newfound Brain Injury
    Millions of Americans each year sustain traumatic brain injury and other injuries during an auto accident. Auto accident related traumatic brain injury can have serious side effects that individuals should be aware of should they, their friends or family ever be involved in an auto accident, especially if they seriously injure their brain or skull.
  • Dangers Associated with the Welding Profession
    One of the most dangerous construction jobs available is the welding profession, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Those who work in, around or near this profession are subject to many medical problems including two very serious diseases: Parkinson's and Maganism. The diseases are often debilitating and can cause not only tremors in the body and appendages but can cause depression, memory loss and several other serious ailments.
  • Escalators, Footwear, and Severe Foot Injuries
    Crocs – those wildly popular colorful rubber clogs – seem to be the darling of the shoe industry but according to a rash of recent reports, the public is starting to question whether Crocs (or their knockoffs) and escalators mix? Sandals and flip flops are also problematic on escalators.
  • Lead Poisoning Threatens Pregnant Women
    Exposure to lead and developing lead poisoning is dangerous and deadly for anyone, however; pregnant women are much more susceptible to passing the adverse affects of lead onto their unborn child, which is why it is imperative that pregnant women understand the risks as well as how to avoid lead poisoning during pregnancy.
  • Leading Cause of a Traumatic Brain Injury are Motorcycle Accidents
    Motorcycle accidents when combined with auto accidents are the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries in the United States. Steps can be taken to prevent motorcycle accidents and reduce the risk of brain injuries, such as wearing proper protective gear when on the road. However, if a motorcycle accident occurs, those suffering from a brain injury can find a vast array of resources at LegalView.
  • Liable and Getting Sued? What You Need to Know about Premises Liability Law
    Premises liability boils down to determining whether an individual on another indiviudal's land was invited or whether they were trespassing when harm or injury befell them. If an individual was invited the owner of the land will likely be held responsible, but if the individual was trespassing on the land or property, then the owner has no obligation to warn an individual of potential harm.
  • Machine Guarding
    Hazardous working conditions where machines do not have adequate guards in place can increase the risk of personal injury to workers. For at least a century technology has existed to protect workers in situations where machine guarding should be in place, but often management is reluctant to spend money that they deem unnecessary, although it could save a life.
  • Mesothelioma Lawsuits And The Unfortunate Deaths
    Mesothelioma is a deadly and dangerous form of lung cancer nearly always associated with the environmental toxin asbestos. Additionally, many of those who succumb to the disease were exposed to it with a third party at fault. Therefore, information about potential mesothelioma wrongful death information can be useful.
  • Millions of Cribs Recalled by U.S. Government
    After an investigation by the Chicago Tribune uncovered that a brand-name manufacturer of cribs had been responsible for three children's deaths, the federal government recalled nearly 1 million of the cribs. The cribs, made by Simplicity Inc., were found to have the drop side of the crib placed upside down during production, causing the accidentaly deaths of children and a vast recall by the government.
  • Mining for Asbestos in South Africa Costs Many Lives of Workers
    Asbestos exposure is the leading cause of an incurable cancer known as mesothelioma. For years, workers mined for asbestos unknowingly exposed to deadly fibers that would cause them pain and suffering. Today, legal professionals are working to compensate the thousands of workers who suffer from exposure at the workplace because of business negligence.
  • Protecting Yourself From an On The Job Accident
    Employees in the United States must be aware of enforcement of the laws enacted to protect the safety and health of workers. It is important for employees to know this in order to be aware of potential compensation in the case that an employee is hurt, harmed or wrongfully discharged for such incidents.
  • Schizophrenia and Traumatic Brain Injury
    A victim of traumatic brain injury (TBI) can endure side effects ranging from social and motor skill function failure to hearing loss. One of the more serious side effects, however, is schizophrenia, which is a disorder-affecting behavior and mood. It is a serious illness that individuals must seek help for in order to prevent them from harming themselves and others.
  • School Bus Accidents Can Be Prevented by Safety Training and Parking Lot Design
    At fault was the school district for failing to provide a parking lot with visibly designated markings; failing to provide appropriate cross walks; and failing to provide a school safety plan for bus arrivals and departures
  • Slipping, Falling and Personal Injury Accidents At The Grocery Store
    Slip and fall accidents are extremely common at grocery stores, in fact nearly $450 million is paid to victims of slip and fall incidents at a store. Victims should know their rights and be aware of the proper procedures in case a slip and fall accident occurs at a grocery store and personal injury occurs. The most common victims of slip and fall accidents are women over the age of 65.
  • The Supreme Court Sides With Victim of Slip and Fall Accident
    After a slip and fall injury, an individual can be affected by a range of problems including traumatic brain injury to spine injury to broken bones. Slip and fall accidents are commonplace but individual's should know and understand that these accidents can cause lasting injury. Know what to do and who to contact in the case of a slip and fall accident that occurs in a public place or at the fault of another.
  • Types of Class Actions are Varied and Diverse
    A class-action lawsuit occurs when more than one individual, and potentially a large group of individuals, have been harmed either through discrimination, employee discrimination, personal injury or harm, medical devices or because of consumer products, to name a few. There are several varieties of class-action lawsuits that exist. Most often the individuals harmed are represented by one individual on behalf of the group.
  • Understanding A Mesothelioma Lawsuit
    Being diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer can be a scary and complicated ordeal for which a victim can struggle with. Having answers to questions regarding how to receive compensation by filing a mesothelioma lawsuit is important to know. It is also imperative that families, friends and the patient know how to go about finding help from an experienced mesothelioma law firm
  • Unsafe Products - What Are Your Rights?
    Millions of Americans are injured and harmed each year because of unsafe products and they are unsure as to what their rights are. Understanding what your rights are is the most important step to take to protect yourself and your loved one from unsafe products and drugs.
  • Verdict Stands in Former Welder's Lawsuit
    Welding is considered by many to be a hazardous job, however, the welding industry continues to defend itself against lawsuits from workers. Recently, though, the welding industry was faced with a lawsuit from workers who claimed that inhaling welding fumes caused/increased the risk of Parkinson's disease among individuals.

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