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People who are considering participating in a class action suit should consider the benefits and drawbacks of this type of lawsuit to determine whether joining would be in their best interests. Class actions are often pursued by injury victims and consumer organizations where multiple people are injured. Understanding Class Actions In a class action, a […]

Elevated tree stands used for deer hunting are the number one cause of hunting-related injuries and deaths in the United States. (Article continues below infographic) ______ Deer Hunting can be Dangerous for the Hunter According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, one in three people who hunt using elevated tree stands will experience a […]

In most injury cases that involve hazing, liability is placed on the fraternity and/or its individual members that participated in the hazing practice, rather than the college or university where the injury occurred. Over the last decade, rising injuries caused by college binge drinking and fraternity hazing practices have lead to an increasing number of […]

The collateral source rule in a personal injury case disallows evidence that the claimant received compensation for damages from sources other than the defendant. Under the rule, any evidence that the plaintiff’s medical bills were paid by other sources such as medical insurance, workers’ compensation, Medicaid, or other sources is generally not admissible in court. […]

Despite the specific circumstances of a motor vehicle accident, photographs can be invaluable in determining who’s at fault for the accident and who’s liable for injury and property damages. (Article continues below infographic) ______ Photographing the Accident Scene When a car crash occurs, photographs of the accident and injuries become important evidence in a lawsuit. […]

The fatal injuries of an Arizona woman hit by an Uber autonomous vehicle marks the first non-driver fatality involving self-driving cars and prompted Uber to suspend its testing program. Autonomous Vehicle Death Raises Safety Concerns In March, Uber Technologies pulled its self-driving cars off the roads due to a fatal accident with a pedestrian in […]

Some of the largest meat plants in the country are responsible for foodborne illnesses that affect one in seven Americans each year. (Article continues below infographic) Eat at Your Own Risk According to U.S. health and safety investigations, foodborne illness and disease spread from meat plants is a growing concern for public safety. Reports from […]

Falls are the leading cause of injury and death for elderly adults and significant recovery time is often required to repair broken bones, rebuild strength, restore confidence and overcome fears to protect an older person’s quality of life. (Article continues below infographic) Preventing Fall Injuries According to the National Council on Aging, seniors over the […]

Eye injuries from BB guns, pellet guns, and paintball guns continue to rise each year. Most injury victims are children who experience serious eye injuries including blindness. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, thousands of children suffer serious eye injuries every year by air guns like BB guns, pellet guns, and paintball guns. (Article […]