Holiday Shopping Accidents: Common Causes and Liability

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While the holidays may be filled with cheer and joy, they can also be a time of chaos and stress. As frazzled shoppers search for the ideal gift and make their way from store-to-store, the experience can become chore-like, and even dangerous. In fact, there are a number of shopping-related accidents reported during the holiday season. Here’s a list of some of the most common, as well as an overview of liability for shopping-related accidents and your rights if harmed–

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Can I File a Lawsuit if I Get Food Poisoning?

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If You’ve Suffered Serious Food Poisoning, Talk to a Lynn Personal Injury Lawyer

One thing that is hard to anticipate is food poisoning. Indeed, whether you go out to eat at a new restaurant, head to a friend’s house for dinner, or get your food at a standard grocery store, you assume that the food that you’re eating is safe. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. In fact, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that there are about 48 million cases of food poisoning, also called foodborne illness, each year. Approximately 3,000 of these cases are so severe that they result in death.

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Tips for Safe Road-Tripping in the Summertime

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How to Avoid a Car Accident

The summer is the ideal time to take a road trip or vacation by motor vehicle. In fact, road-tripping is so popular amongst Americans in the summertime that this vacation type represents about 39 percent of all vacations taken by U.S. travelers. Whether your family is planning to head to the mountains or the beach, the big city or a family reunion, if you’ll be undertaking a long-distance trip by car this summer, it’s important to understand the risks of the road and how to avoid them. Here are some tips for safe road-tripping this summer:

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What You Need to Know About Ride Share Accident in Lynn?

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Lynn, Massachusetts is part of Boston’s inner core with a population of nearly 93,000, making it the largest metropolis in Essex County. It is also a high traffic area with several major routes passing through the city. Accidents are not unusual in and around the city as it has 7 intersections within its borders that are among the 200 most dangerous intersections in the state. As a result, Lynn Uber accidents occasionally occur.

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Most Common Types of Construction Accidents

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Construction accident workers are at risk of being involved in a number of different accident types that are common on construction sites, but they are not the only ones who may be injured: everyday citizens who pass by construction sites could also be injured. At the law offices of Deborah Gold-Alexander, we represent those who have been injured in construction accidents. Consider these most common types of construction accidents, and call our law firm as soon as possible if you’ve suffered an injury–

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