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What Accidents Can Lead to a Personal Injury Case?

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4 years ago

March 24, 2021

Personal injury cases can arise from different types of accidents. These accidents include automobiles, wrongful death, premises liability, and workplace injuries, and are some examples of personal injury case types. Read on to learn about the differences between types of personal injury cases and what you can do if you have been involved in a personal injury accident.

Automobile Accident

Car, motorcycle, and truck accidents can occur when a driver is behaving carelessly and failing to follow the rules of the road. Generally speaking, the at-fault driver, or their insurance provider, will be responsible for paying for the damages and injuries resulting from a car accident.

To prove fault in a car accident case, the injured party must prove that a legal duty was owed, the duty was breached, and the breach of duty led to injuries. All drivers owe a duty to others on the road to operate their vehicle with a reasonable standard of care. Proving that a driver breached this duty and caused injury will help to establish negligence in an automobile personal injury accident.

Wrongful Death

Wrongful death cases arise when an individual dies due to the negligence of another party. These cases are separate from criminal charges that may be related to the death and require a lower standard of proof than a criminal case for murder or manslaughter.

Wrongful death lawsuits can be a result of a number of different circumstances, including medical malpractice, car accidents, and unsafe premises.

Premises Liability

When you are injured on someone else’s property, premises liability may come into play as you determine the cause of your injury. Injuries that result from negligence of a property owner can be the basis for a personal injury case, so long as you can prove that your injury was a result of the property owner’s negligence as it pertains to their property.

Premises liability cases can include slip and fall cases, snow and ice accidents, dog bites, inadequate maintenance of the premises, amusement park accidents, and more. Injuries at the workplace may also fall under this category.

Workplace Injury

Injuries on the job are especially common in industries like construction. In the United States, approximately 137,000 construction employees suffer serious injuries at the workplace annually, with over 800 of those injuries resulting in death. A few of the common construction site accidents that lead to personal injury cases in construction are falls from scaffolding or structures, tripping or slipping, being struck by vehicles or moving materials, electrocution, trench collapse, and injuries from fires or explosions.

Workers’ compensation often does not fully cover the cost of these types of accidents, which is why many individuals pursue personal injury claims instead.

I Have Been Injured – What Now?

If you have endured any type of accident or injury and are unsure what steps to take, you are not alone. The knowledgeable attorneys at Shiver Hamilton can help you navigate the process of personal injury claims so that you can focus on what matters– healing from your injuries. Reach out to a dedicated Atlanta car accident lawyer at Shiver Hamilton today to learn how you can receive the compensation you deserve.

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Turkish Textile Giant Sun Textile Solution Proposal for Drought

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3 months ago

February 4, 2025

Jenny Jackson

While the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations (UN) are seeking solutions to combat drought through various projects, Ekoten Textile, a subsidiary of Turkey’s textile giant Sun Textile, has developed a groundbreaking project in collaboration with a technology startup to minimize the intensive water consumption in the textile industry. This pioneering project, the first of its kind globally, will enable the recycling and reuse of up to 90% of the water used in textile production.

Drought is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. According to WHO data, 40% of the global population is struggling with water scarcity. By 2030, up to 700 million people could be forced to migrate due to drought. The unconscious use of water in global production processes plays a significant role in the rapid depletion of clean water resources.

The textile industry is one of the sectors with the highest water consumption. In Turkey, while the food industry consumes 22% of the water used for industrial purposes, the textile sector follows closely with 18%. For instance, producing an average of 40 tons of products daily requires 2,500 tons of water, equivalent to the daily water consumption of approximately 10,000 people.

CLEAN WATER RESOURCES FOR HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EVERY DAY!

In textile production, where clean water resources are heavily consumed, the innovative success of the Turkish company stands out as a global best practice. This initiative will shape the future of the industry. The wastewater recycling project, developed through intensive R&D efforts, will ensure that over 90% of the required water is sourced from recycled supplies.

The reuse of wastewater in production will transform the fate of countries operating in the textile sector. By preventing the use of clean water resources for textile production, this project will free up clean water sources that can meet the daily needs of hundreds of thousands of people.

R&D ACTIVITIES IN 38 COUNTRIES WITH 380 PARTNERS!

Sun Textile places great emphasis on R&D activities, conducting research and development efforts with 380 partners across 38 countries. Sun Textile and its subsidiary Ekoten Textile export nearly 90% of their production, solidifying their identity as a leading exporter. The company ships products to numerous destinations worldwide, including European countries, the UK, and the US. Sun Textile, the leading ready-to-wear exporter in the Aegean Region, achieved a consolidated turnover of 250 million euros in the third quarter of 2024, continuing its active growth trajectory.

OFFERING CUSTOM DESIGNS TO CUSTOMERS

Sun Textile provides its own designed collections to leading brands in Europe and the UK. Ekoten Textile, its subsidiary, is among the most respected knitted fabric manufacturers in Turkey and Europe.

With a dedicated sales team for each major customer group and five design offices in three different countries, Sun Textile creates designs tailored to its customers’ needs. Its largest clients include the Inditex Group, H&M, Jimmy Key, Tesco, Kiabi, Marks & Spencer, and Next.

Sun Textile also extends its sustainability approach to social responsibility, notably for its high ratio of female employees. The company, which went public in 2022, is also listed in dividend indexes.