There are many different circumstances in which people can cause harm to others. Sometimes, people intentionally harm others out of malice. Other times, they are simply negligent. Negligence can lead to preventable injuries and losses. Individuals and businesses may...
A surgical operation is one of the most invasive medical procedures a person can undergo. In theory, the surgeon conducting the operation and the anesthesiologist administering drugs should have years of training and experience to help ensure the safety of the...
Some birth injuries are truly unpredictable and are, therefore, very difficult to prevent. Others may have a direct association with the choices made by medical professionals. Birth injuries can be life-altering to the entire family. Obviously, the child with the...
Having a motor vehicle has essentially become a requirement for most parents. Between running errands, getting children to school and extracurricular activities, parents may drive with their children in the vehicle multiple times per day in some cases. Unfortunately,...
Distracted driving is a serious safety concern for anyone on the road. An increasing number of people struggle to disconnect from their electronic devices while operating motor vehicles. There are also a host of other distractions, from eating to talking with...
Teenage drivers have a bad reputation. That reputation comes from both popular perceptions of young adults and real-world experience on the road. Teen drivers cause some of the worst crashes, and collisions are a leading cause of mortality for young adults. In many...
Patients count on their doctors to provide them with appropriate medical care. Most people receive this professional consideration on a consistent basis, but there are times when doctors, nurses and other medical professionals don’t meet that expectation. It’s...
People in a variety of different immigration scenarios feel vulnerable when they encounter personal setbacks. A personal injury scenario, such as a car crash or an injury on private property, could render an immigrant unable to work or in need of financial support....
Fatigue or exhaustion is common among working adults in the United States. Between demanding work schedules, daily commutes and household responsibilities, people may barely have enough time to meet their own basic needs. Oftentimes, adequate rest is the first thing...
Car crashes and other accidents can lead to spinal cord injuries. These are sometimes catastrophic injuries that can dramatically alter a person’s life. The effects of a spinal cord injury affect the area below the damage and are based on the type and severity of the...