Frederick Penney

How Common Are Elevator & Escalator Injuries?

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Monday, October 25, 2021
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Elevator injuries are more common, with approximately 10,200 elevator accidents involving injuries occurring each year.

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  • Elevator injuries are more common, with approximately 10,200 elevator accidents involving injuries occurring each year.
  • The permit, or a copy thereof, to operate a passenger elevator, freight elevator or incline elevator shall be posted conspicuously and securely in the elevator car.
  • A state inspector must check the condition of the elevator or escalator to determine if it is safe for passengers.
  • More than half of all elevator and escalator accidents in the country were connected to maintenance and repair neglect .

Penney and Associates: What Is Paramotoring, and How Safe is It?

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Friday, September 17, 2021
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Frederick Penney, managing partner of Penney and Associates Injury Lawyers , and co-author Jesse Zalasky discuss the pros and cons of paramotoring.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Frederick Penney, managing partner of Penney and Associates Injury Lawyers , and co-author Jesse Zalasky discuss the pros and cons of paramotoring.
  • A propeller, typically powered by a small two-stroke engine, is strapped to the back of the pilot.
  • To take off, the pilot gets a running start, then gives the paramotor some gas via a hand-held throttle to gain lift.
  • One of the most interesting aspects of paramotoring is that it is not regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) .

Are Electric Rideshare Scooters Safe?

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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But research shows that about 9 in 10 people do not wear a helmet when renting a rideshare e-scooter.

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  • But research shows that about 9 in 10 people do not wear a helmet when renting a rideshare e-scooter.
  • People who have been drinking may be tempted to ride scooters to get home, but it is extremely unsafe.
  • The truth is that most people will not carry a helmet with them on the off chancethat they unlock a rideshare scooter.
  • The good news is that some rideshare companies offer discounted helmets, a good deal for those that ride regularly.