Spend a few minutes browsing through recent recalls, and you’ll realize just how many defective products hit the consumer market every year. From water heaters and gas fireplaces to vitamins and pajamas, thousands of different goods have been recalled due to dangerous defects. Still, most…
The financial impact of unanticipated injuries is staggering. In 2013 alone, nearly $671 billion was lost in productivity and lifetime medical expenses due to accidental injuries and violent altercations. Besides healthcare bills and lost income, personal injury victims often have to cope psychologi
If you were seriously injured in a collision involving a large truck, you may feel inclined to turn to social media for support. Not only do the most popular networks make it easy to inform friends and family about the incident, but they also allow…
Lyft is now available in most major cities around the country. The rideshare service is far more affordable and convenient than traditional taxis, which has contributed to its meteoric growth. Unfortunately, as more people have turned to Lyft for transportation, the number of accidents involving…
Children are naturally creative and curious, so there’s no way to predict all the ways a child might play with a toy. Companies that design and manufacture toys must take this into account to ensure their products are reasonably safe for kids. Unfortunately, millions of…
There are many parties who might be liable for a slip and fall on an icy sidewalk. If the accident happened due to your own carelessness, it’s possible that you would be responsible for your own injuries. But depending on the circumstances, you might have…
Motorcycle accidents are often catastrophic. Every year, these collisions result in more than 4,500 fatalities and close to 100,000 injuries. If you were hurt while riding a motorcycle because of a drunk, distracted, or otherwise reckless driver, you may be entitled to compensation for medical…
Most people will find themselves in need of legal counsel at some point in their lifetime. They might have to settle a loved one’s estate, organize a business, or fight criminal charges. Even if you’re certain none of those situations will ever apply to you,…
If you were severely injured in a motor-vehicle collision, filing an insurance claim might not be your top concern. But medical bills and other damages can add up fast, so starting the claims process right away should be your first priority once your health stabilizes.…
Unless you’re pulling onto a one-way street, making a left-hand turn means crossing one or more lanes of traffic. When an accident occurs in this scenario, the driver who is making the left turn is usually responsible because they typically have an obligation to yield…
Human errors contribute to more than 90 percent of car accidents in the United States, so when a collision occurs, it’s reasonable to assume at least one of the drivers involved was responsible.
Over the past 25 years, the violent crime rate in the United States has declined sharply, but the risk of being injured in a violent attack is still high in social venues where alcohol is served. If you were injured at a nightclub, you may…
