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How Commercial Truck Drivers Can Prevent Distracted Driving Accidents
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of accidents and traffic fatalities in the United States. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 5,500 people are killed each year on U.S. roadways, and an estimated 448,000 are injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted driving. Any kind of distracted driving…
Can You Get PTSD from a Car Accident?
A car accident can cause damages of multiple types, including physical injuries, property damages and financial losses. However, we often overlook the emotional and mental conditions that can result from the traumatic event of a car accident. What is PTSD? Can you get PTSD from a car accident? Can you sue for an auto…
What Happens if You’re in an Accident with an Uninsured Driver?
Car accidents are stressful under any circumstances. However, when the driver who hits you has failed to maintain insurance, things suddenly become even more complicated. Will you be responsible for your property damage? What about any medical bills? Is there something you can do to minimize your losses in an uninsured driver situation? Do…
Foods You Don’t Need to Buy Organic
Disclaimer: This blog post is purely informational and our firm does not handle cases involving retail food protection or organic food fraud. If you have a complaint about a related issue, contact the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to file a complaint. On average, organic food is over 20 percent more expensive than its…
Who Is Liable If I Slip and Fall on Ice?
Property owners have a legal duty to ensure their properties and grounds do not pose unreasonable risks to lawful visitors, guests, and customers. During the winter, many areas of the country experience snow and ice accumulation that can lead to slip and fall injuries. When such injuries occur, it may be difficult to determine…
How to File a Personal Injury Claim
When a person or party causes an injury or harm to another due to negligence, the injured party can often secure compensation through a personal injury claim. Some personal injury claims never make it to trial and end with an insurance claim or settlement negotiation, but more difficult cases can take months or even…
Snow and Car Accidents
According to the Auto Insurance Center, the most dangerous states to drive in during snowy weather are the states bordering the Great Lakes: New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Ohio and Wisconsin generally see the highest numbers of fatal winter accidents, followed by Pennsylvania and New York. Several factors make these states…
Recent Recalls 2018
When product manufacturers discover defects in their products or hazardous issues that could injure consumers or cause illnesses, those manufacturers have a duty to rectify the issue as soon as possible at no cost to the consumer. The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture handle food-related recall information…
Determining Liability In Aviation Crashes
Airplane crashes cause injuries, loss of life and damage to property that can be both life-altering and devastating. And when a crash occurs, there is one question on the minds of those who have been injured and survivors: Who is to blame? Any party whose negligent actions either cause or contribute to a plane…
Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Milwaukee County Jail
Attorney Patrick Dunphy is representing the family of a man whose death at the Milwaukee County Jail could have been prevented, according to the lawsuit. Michael Madden, a 29-year-old man, died while at the jail on October 28, 2016 due to an infected and inflamed heart. According to the lawsuit, he told staff that…