In 2016, September was declared Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month to draw attention to this terrible disease and to help increase funding for ovarian cancer research. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), …
A traumatic brain injury can be devastating and have long-lasting effects on an individual and his or her loved ones. Traumatic brain injury contributes to about 30% of all injury deaths and can happen to …
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), 131 food products were recalled in 2017. On the news, we hear and read about recalled food products throughout the nation. This …
You have heard the term “medical malpractice” and probably have a general idea of what it means. A doctor has done something wrong and caused injury to a patient. But what exactly must be proven …
When using a product results in some physical harm, you may have a product liability claim. Though the majority of the products we purchase are safe and work as intended, dangerous or defective products injure …
Not all accidents or acts of negligence are entirely the fault of one person or entity. Sometimes a victim holds some degree of responsibility for their own injury. But should this prevent someone from recovering …
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), driver fatigue is a significant cause of truck accidents. Driver fatigue can lead to drivers falling asleep or taking unnecessary risks and can often lead to …
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When you put your child on a school bus, you trust that they will get to school or come home safely. According to the US Government Accountability Office (GAO), from 2000-2014 there was an average …
If you believe that you’ve been injured due to the negligence of a doctor or other medical provider, you should consult with an attorney to see if you have a case for medical malpractice. A …
By nature, children are curious, and at times their curiosity can get the better of them. Children may go places or try things that an adult would avoid because of potential dangers. Sometimes this curiosity …