When you’ve been in a vehicle accident, there are a number of things that can injure you. Most likely, the accident itself caused harm. Vehicles that were otherwise working perfectly were suddenly bent and twisted out of shape, harming their occupants. If the vehicle itself is not badly damaged, the driver can still be hurt from […]
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the amount of winter motorcycle accidents has tripled since the year 2000. In these cold months, it’s important to remember how your physical discomfort affects your ability to ride. A rider who is shivering and worrying about keeping warm may be distracted and could get themselves […]
AND WHEN FILING A LAWSUIT IS APPROPRIATE // Fall is a fun time for youth sports, and as any parent knows, everything from football to volleyball poses risks. If your child sustains an injury in the heat of the moment, it’s probably not cause for a lawsuit, unless: Another athlete intentionally harmed your child Another athlete […]
EVEN SPARKLERS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES In the month around July 4th, an average of 180 people per day go to the emergency room with fireworks-related injuries. An estimated 57% of these injuries are burns. While you should definitely avoid fireworks packaged in brown paper, as they are often made for professional displays, you should also think […]
A former school groundskeeper who sued Monsanto after one of their products left him terminally ill with cancer was awarded $289 million by a jury. The result will likely aid thousands of pending cases for people who are claiming that Monsanto's Roundup weed-killer caused them serious illness or injury. Speaking at a news conference, […]
The legal troubles plaguing health and beauty product manufacturer Johnson & Johnson have been pretty well-known for some time now. The company, which has been accused of willfully failing to disclose a connection between the use of talcum powder products and ovarian cancer, has suffered several losses in injury trials, resulting in massive […]
You depend on products you purchase do work properly and when one doesn’t, the consequences can be severe. Millions of products hit the market every year, and while many of them have undergone substantial testing, revisions, and modifications to ensure they are safe for use, some can still backfire and wind up doing more harm […]
