Parking Lot Accident Injuries
When you think of a car accident, you might picture an incident on the highway or even a city street. But many car accidents (an estimated 20%) occur in parking lots. Think about it: Parking lots can be extremely treacherous. It’s often difficult to figure out who is coming and going, some drivers take turns […]
Construction Site Bystander Accident: Do Workers Have to Testify?
Construction sites are inherently dangerous: construction workers are ripping things apart, which can lead to a lot of debris everywhere or uneven surfaces for pedestrians or drivers. Although construction workers have been heavily trained to know how to properly get around and work in a construction zone, regular pedestrians or regular motorists have not. (However, […]
Overturned Truck Accident
When we get into our cars to head to work, school, or somewhere fun, we don’t often think about the trust that we need to have in other drivers on the road. In particular, we’re not thinking about the trust we must have in semi-truck drivers who carry large loads of cargo and who drive […]
Injuries Caused from Objects Falling from Trucks
An accident can happen when you least expect it. While most accidents occur because of two cars colliding into each other or one car colliding into an object, some accidents can happen when objects fall out of semi-trucks (or even regular pickup trucks) and hit the cars surrounding it. Semi-trucks carry a lot of cargo […]
Common Slip and Fall Injuries
Slipping and falling is more than just an embarrassment—it can be deadly. According to the National Floor Safety Institute, there are over 1 million visits to the hospital emergency room each year because of slip and fall injuries. Slip and fall injuries can be particularly hazardous for older people and are the leading cause of […]
Boating Safety Tips
There’s nothing like a day out on the water: The sun is shining, and you’ve got your family and friends (and probably something great to eat). Whether you go out on the boat every weekend of the spring and summer or you go on an annual trip with your friends, it’s crucial to know a […]
How to Properly Handle a Dog Bite Incident
Dogs are unquestionably man’s best friend. There’s nothing better than getting home at the end of the day to a wagging tail and a bunch of slobbery kisses. Even if you don’t personally own a dog, it’s always fun to meet other people’s dogs on walks (or even just watch videos of dogs on YouTube). […]
Social Media and the Court System
Love it or hate it, social media has become part of the fabric of everyday life. Whether you use Facebook to keep in touch with old high school friends or you like to post pictures on Instagram of the dinner you just cooked, many of us are constantly using (or thinking about) social media on […]
Hit-and-Run Accident Compensation
Being in a car accident can be life-altering. Whether you walked away unscathed, or you had a whole host of injuries that required a lengthy hospital stay, a car accident can be pretty traumatizing for both drivers and all passengers inside the vehicles. However, a hit-and-run accident can add an additional sense of worry when […]
How Is Food Poisoning Reported?
There’s nothing worse than contracting a bad case of food poisoning. Not only does food poisoning mean that you have horrible symptoms like nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, but it also means that you have eaten contaminated food. Infectious organisms like bacteria, viruses, and parasites (or their toxins) are most often the cause of food poisoning. […]
