Accidents involving commercial trucks are some of the most devastating collisions on the road. Because trucks weigh more and are larger than your standard automotive vehicle, they are harder to control and can deal much more damage in an accident. Research from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration shows that in the year 2016, there […]
One of the hardest topics to approach during a divorce is the matter of child custody. Many parents struggle as they seek the outcome they want while keeping the child’s best interest in mind. The state of Texas favors allowing both parents the chance to have custody when possible. Allowing children to have a relationship […]
Distracted driving causes thousands of car crashes each year. While in-vehicle phone-sync systems assist with hands-free use, many people think these technological advancements are indicative of safety improvements as well. Unfortunately, hands-free technology is more about convenience than safety. Studies examining the distracted brain call into question how effectively drivers can actually multitask. Ultimately, when it […]
Forbes reported in 2016 that Americans file an estimated 17,000 medical malpractice lawsuits annually, with studies showing that 75 percent of doctors in low-risk specialties and 99 percent of doctors in high-risk specialties have faced malpractice claims. In March 2017, CBS News reported that one study showed paid medical malpractice claims decreased 56 percent between […]
While medical malpractice can be difficult to prove, it can be especially difficult to prove such claims in Canada. Research suggests that in Canada approximately 70,000 people a year suffer from a preventable, serious injury as the result of medical treatment, and another 38,000 to 43,000 people die annually as a result of medical malpractice. […]
While it is perhaps most common for child custody to come up in the process of going through a divorce, that is by no means the only time when custody has to be decided. Often, custody has to be revisited when one parent moves or their behavior changes (making it dangerous for the child or […]
It can be challenging to get an accurate read on how safe or dangerous it is to work in North Carolina. For most people, all they have to rely on his anecdotes. Do they know people who have been injured in a particular industry in a particular place? Have they heard rumors that this business […]
Personal injury claims can arise out of any number of situations where someone is negligent, deliberately careless, or acts intentionally, and this action – or in some cases, inaction – results in someone being hurt. Examples of Types of Personal Injury Claims Below are some examples of the most common types of personal injury claims. […]
DC police recently came under fire for allegedly staging the search of a man whom residents believed was an undercover officer to justify illegal stop-and-frisks in the neighborhood. The incident occurred on June 13th, when officers approached and searched a man on the 5200 block of Sheriff Road, NE. Officers found a gun in the […]
Jonathan Evans, the former City Manager of Riviera Beach, recently filed a lawsuit against the city of Riviera Beach and three individual members of the city council. In his lawsuit, Evans, who was fired by the city council last September, claims that he was denied separation pay and unable to clear his name from allegations […]