How Long Do You Have to Sue for Personal Injury?
May 29,2019
A driver is texting, blows through a red light, and T-bones your car. You slip on a slick spot in a store, which management failed to clean up or draw attention to with a warning sign. Every person has a right to not be harmed by the action or inaction of business owners and fellow citizens. If you are hurt and someone else is at fault, you may have a case for redress in the form of a personal injury lawsuit. How long do...
Research Links Motorcycle Accident Deaths and . . . Full Moon?
May 17,2019
The full moon has long been linked to supposed strange occurrences and odd behaviors in people and animals. Ancient philosophers posited that water in the brain was somehow subject to the pull of the moon, much like ocean tides. It’s no coincidence that the words “lunacy” and “lunatic” are derived from Luna, who was the Roman goddess of the moon. While scientific proof that the phases of the moon have influence ov...
Talk to Your Teen About Distracted Driving on Prom Night
April 09,2019
If there’s one thing that parents know well, it’s that their teenage children are very receptive to advice. They’re completely self-aware, and they look to their parents for wisdom on everything from tips on keeping their rooms clean to how to be better drivers. Okay, so maybe that’s not true at all. Teens are often convinced that their parents are relatively boring people who are out of touch with reality. Some you...
Can Bad Health Cause Truck Accidents?
March 22,2019
Being an over-the-road truck driver is not an easy job. It’s a lot more difficult than you might think, especially when it comes to health. Truckers are behind the wheel long hours, obviously sitting, and have few opportunities to stretch their legs or even get a minimal amount of exercise. Deadlines are a part of their lives. And after working for a few years, they find their health begins to suffer. Like others of us who w...
Do You Suspect a Loved One’s Death Was Due to Someone Else’s Negligence?
March 18,2019
Wrongful death claims are made when a person is killed in an accident that occurs because of the negligent (or willful) actions of the person or entity which caused the mishap. In any accident caused by someone else’s carelessness, victims can be so severely injured that they end up losing their lives. Most examples of wrongful death – due to their accidental nature – are outside the purview of criminal punishment, ther...
