Here at HPS, we usually represent claimants, but on occasion we defend cases. Recently, our team successfully defended clients that were sued by plaintiffs in federal court. In the Fall of 2022, Vince Purtell and Steve Siegel, with the help from team members Sam...
The holiday season is always busy in the retail industry, but being doesn’t mean that safety can fall by the wayside. Instead, keeping workers safe must remain a priority for all retail establishments. There are several hazards that these workers face during the busy...
Everyone should be safe at their workplaces. Unfortunately, it’s not always possible to avoid getting hurt at work. About 2.8 million Americans in private industries suffer from workplace injuries each year. There are many causes of workplace accidents, and here are...
When you pay money to purchase an item at the store or to order a new product online, you expect that the item does what the manufacturer claims. You likely expect it to stand up to regular wear and tear and to be relatively safe to use, at least provided that you...
One of the most pressing matters for a person who’s arrested is getting out of jail while their case moves through the criminal justice system. It’s up to the court to determine what a person has to do to be released. Some people who have serious charges might have...
Any career can pose a risk of injury to workers, but some occupations come with more hazards than the average office or restaurant job. All American workers should stay abreast of occupational injury trends. Such knowledge alerts you to possible workplace dangers....
Driving can feel almost automatic for the seasoned road user, but this is far from the truth. As a driver, you are making multiple important decisions every second. If you’re distracted then these decisions can be impacted greatly, putting your safety in jeopardy....
People often view tiredness as a badge of honor. They are proud they pulled off an all-nighter studying for exams, pushed themselves to exhaustion in an endurance race or brought extra wages home from a double shift. Yet they might not consider how it affects their...
When you spot an interesting new product at the store, you expect that it does what it claims on its packaging and that it is generally safe for consumers when used appropriately. Unfortunately, many manufacturers are more interested in turning a profit than they are...
The odds are more than just high that you’ll eventually be in one or more car crashes in your lifetime. Every year, there are roughly six million motor vehicle accidents in the United States, so it’s practically inevitable. That means it’s smart to plan ahead and have...