What the Collateral Source Rule Means to Your Personal Injury Claim

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 […]

Foreign objects are found in food products rather frequently, and they can cause serious injuries and even death to unsuspecting consumers. With millions of tons of food that’s processed and packaged in the U.S., there’s a distinct possibility that food manufacturers and suppliers won’t catch all foreign objects that slip into foods. Items including glass, […]

Smartwatches with internet-enabled GPS tracking devices can put children at risk due to security flaws, unreliable emergency features, and poor privacy protections. These devices can be easily hacked, enabling strangers with basic technical knowledge to access sensitive information about kids and even contact them directly, endangering the safety of child wearers. Manufacturers and distributors can […]

Lead exposure has toxic effects on many parts of the body and contributes to serious health problems. Prolonged exposure often leads to permanent injuries, disabilities, and even death. Lead Exposure and Toxicity Lead, a common metal found on the ground, has a high toxicity level. The widespread use of lead and human exposure has caused […]

According to the USPS, postal workers suffer more than 5,000 injuries from dog bites and attacks every year. Studies show that postal workers who deliver the mail rank third for the most reported dog bites and attacks. (Article continues below infographic) Dog Bites and Attacks Make Their Mark In 2016, there were over 6,700 postal […]