Personal Injury

In 2006, roughly 11 percent of adults were active in some form of social media.  By 2017, that number had skyrocketed to almost 67 percent. Social media is here to stay, and the consequences are not always pretty. If so many people are advertising their lives on social media, it…

In the United States, many of us have the belief that we are all entitled to our day in court.  While that is true in many respects, it may not always be in someone’s best interest to go to trial.  Oftentimes, settling outside of court produces similar, if not better,…

If you have checked the weather and you decide to drive, let someone know what your travel plan is.  In the event that you become stranded in unfamiliar surroundings, do not leave your car. Light flares in front of and behind the car and check to make sure the exhaust…

Why is it that when the first snowflake falls, everyone forgets how to drive?  Well, there is no way you can prevent that from happening, but you can do your part to not be one of those drivers by adjusting to changing weather conditions. Does your car have traction control?…

Scooters are a fun and easy way to get around town.  But, according to a class-action lawsuit that originated in California, they can also lead to substantial injuries, both to pedestrians and riders themselves. The lawsuit, recently filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, cites chipped teeth, bruises, broken bones, and…

A tentative settlement was reached last month in a lawsuit against the National Hockey League brought by players who have been injured by concussions and other head injuries.  The lawsuit involved more than 100 former players who blame the NHL for failing to better prevent head trauma or warn players…

When you are the victim in a car accident, it is common to wonder whether you should sue the negligent driver who caused the accident or the driver’s insurance company. First, you need to determine liability.  You will need evidence like photographs, witness statements, and a police report to help…

Your health is extremely important.  And it is natural to trust the nurses, doctors, and surgeons who take care of your health.  But medical malpractice is a serious issue, and you cannot be too careful when it comes to protecting yourself.  In fact, medical errors are the third leading cause…

In 2002, Robert Young published a book titled, “The pH Miracle: Balance Your Diet, Reclaim Your Health” that was subsequently translated into scores of languages.  Mr. Young also established a “Miracle Retreat Center,” a clinic where “patients” could receive “treatments” for their various diseases. According to Mr. Young, these diseases…

Many people have heard the adage with respect to dog bites that every dog gets “one free bite.”  By that, you are meant to believe that any dog can bite once without consequences, and it is only after the dog demonstrates a repeated pattern of dangerousness that it will have…