The pain and suffering you experience after an injury, car wreck, diagnosis, or some other harm can be immense. In many cases, it can be even more excruciating than the physical injuries. Those injuries can cause a complete upheaval of the life you know. If another’s...
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Year: 2023
Infant safety seats: what to know to use them right
Countless decisions go into the pending birth of a child. From clothes to cribs and other essentials, parents must ensure that everything they purchase has the highest standards of safety. One product in particular that is paramount in securing a newborn’s health and...
Weather changes cause chain-reaction crashes – How to protect yourself.
When weather changes come suddenly, there is a risk of multi-vehicle, chain-reaction crashes. Once you’re in a chain-reaction crash, it can be hard to stop further crashes from coming – so it’s critical to know how to respond to sudden adverse weather when you’re...
Supreme Court narrows the definition of wire fraud, making it harder to prove
When is a secret backroom deal a fraud? Not always, says the U.S. Supreme Court. Prosecutors must show beyond a reasonable doubt that the alleged victim actually lost money. The case involved Louis Ciminelli, a New York businessman who won a $750 million contract for...
Will new cars really test your BAC?
Our vehicles are getting smarter and smarter. Manufacturers are working on self-driving technology and improving safety features. One of the safety features on the minds of government officials and manufacturers involves testing to see if drivers are under the...
How can pedestrians stay safer?
Whether you are out for a long jog or briefly walking to your parked car, you are a pedestrian. As a pedestrian, you deal with unique risks on the road – and even the sidewalks. So, what should you know? You have the right-of-way In many cases, pedestrians do have the...
Jury awards $18.8 million to young man with mesothelioma from talc
A California jury has awarded a 24-year-old man $18.8 million after finding he developed mesothelioma after being exposed to Johnson & Johnson’s talc products since childhood. The $18.8 million is meant to compensate the young man for his medical bills and pain...
Accused of a crime on campus? Get an attorney to protect your rights.
Being in college isn’t that different from the “real world.” In both settings, there are some things that are illegal and doing them can get you into real trouble. Don’t kid yourself that a campus crime will be swept under the rug. College students can and do face...
What is the impact of speed limits on safety?
Every time you are on the road, you probably see at least one, if not many, other drivers speeding down the freeway. Speeding is incredibly common, especially since most drivers try to move with the flow of traffic – which is often over the speed limit. Speed limits...
The rise of ransomware means the risk of charges
Ransomware is a type of malware that holds digital files and information “for ransom.” For example, one of the most common attacks involves someone using ransomware to confiscate a social media account or personal photos and demand payment to return them to the user....