You are acutely aware that every time you drive, you are at risk of an accident. Vehicle accidents happen much more often than they should. Luckily, you haven’t been in a major accident—yet. Every time you see smashed-up vehicles, you feel bad for those involved and...
Protecting the Rights
of Injury Victims
Year: 2019
Poor traffic safety laws are leading to increased fatality rates
Many reasons cause car collisions and their subsequent fatalities, including distracted and negligent driving and driving under the influence, but what about the decisions of state lawmakers? Could they do more to ensure safer driving conditions in their respective...
Florida jury makes landmark ruling on wrongful death claim
A Florida jury made history this month when it decided that a gay man was due $157 million from two of the biggest tobacco giants in the industry for the 2018 death of his spouse. It's the first wrongful death case by a same-sex spouse of its kind. The victim...
Protecting your personal injury claim on social media
These days, a lot of people form pretty significant connections online and do much of their communicating via social media. However, when you have a personal injury claim pending after an accident, social media can be a minefield for the unwary. The No. 1 best thing...
Fatigued driving is a big problem but can be prevented
Fatigued driving is a serious problem in this country, but it is one that could easily be prevented if nobody got behind the wheel without getting enough sleep first. It is imperative that anyone who is starting to notice signs of fatigue get off the road and rest...
Motorcycle collisions: Avoid them with these 3 tips
Motorcycle accidents can happen anywhere and at any time, but when you live in an area full of tourism, the chances of getting into a crash go up. People who are unfamiliar with the area and who may not expect to see motorcyclists may make mistakes that put your very...
Phone-related accident fatality statistics
Few things that people do behind the wheel are as dangerous as using the phone. Whether they are talking, texting or browsing the web, they're putting others in danger. These activities lead to fatal accidents year in and year out. For instance, in 2017, reports show...
Death from heat illness draws attention to college practices
A young football player for a Kansas community college collapsed after starting his first day of conditioning practice. The young man, only 19, died from heatstroke. According to the news on Nov. 14, the young defensive lineman was found outside his dormitory in an...
Accidental injury is one of the top causes of American deaths
Death is our constant companion throughout our journey through life. We all know that we will die one day, but most of us assume it won't happen until we are old and have enjoyed a full life. In most cases, this is exactly how the average lifespan plays out. As such,...
Regulatory agency issues warning about inclined sleepers
If you have a baby or are expecting one, you may have already read or seen news reports about the potential suffocation danger of inclined sleepers. Earlier this year, Fisher-Price and two other companies pulled their inclined sleepers off the market. The danger...