People may be out on a bicycle ride when they are faced with an accident. While bicycles can be a good way to get around from place to place, they do not provide much protection. If bikes are involved in an accident with a motor vehicle, the rider of the bike can face even more danger. A car greatly outweighs a bike. It can ruin the bike and harm the rider severely. If you have been involved in[...]

Consumers are constantly buying items to meet their needs. These products can be for everyday use or for pleasure. When consumers spend their hard-earned money on these items, they expect a certain standard that the product should meet. However, sometimes products can prove to be defective due to a manufacturing mistake. These items can range from a child’s toy to a vacuum or household appliances. When using these products, individuals may become injured due to the defect that[...]

Owners of a premises have the responsibility to maintain a safe environment. This is to ensure that those traveling on the premises are not harmed in any way by a potential hazard. If a hazard is present, the owner of the premises has the responsibility of removing the hazard in a reasonable amount of time. There are many different hazards that could be present to prove a premises liability case. These conditions can include slippery floors, uneven floors[...]

Fatal pedestrian accidents are alarmingly common in the United States. In 2015, a pedestrian died every 1.6 hours on average, and more than 125,000 people on foot were treated in emergency departments for crash-related injuries. Although suing the negligent driver will not bring the deceased back, it may help surviving family members achieve some sense of justice and closure. It may also provide compensation for funeral costs, medical bills, lost income, and other damages related to the loss.[...]

Although our pets can be lovable, they may not be as kind to others. Our dogs become accustomed to seeing us every day. They get into a routine of eating at a certain time and going on walks throughout the day. Your dog can also pick up on behavioral patterns. If they are acting out aggressively and you encourage it, this may cause them to adopt this pattern of behavior. It is important to train your dogs to[...]

Although individuals may be hesitant to assist their loved ones by helping them to enter a nursing home, it can be a great way to get them the care that they need. Residents in a nursing home are provided with many services due to laws that are in place that nursing homes must abide by. Some residents in nursing homes may need assistance with every task each day, while others may not need assistance all the time. The services[...]

Due to the frequency at which we use our cars, motor vehicle accidents can be very common occurrences. These accidents can cause serious injuries to us and the passengers in the car traveling with us. After an accident, individuals should make sure to follow procedures to document the accident and to ensure that they can go through insurance to recover damages. Although drivers may follow safety guidelines when driving, not everyone is as careful. When a car accident[...]

If you or someone close to you has ever been diagnosed with a serious illness, you already know how stressful it can be. On the other hand, receiving no diagnosis at all can be incredibly frustrating—and just as stressful—if you are experiencing symptoms. Unfortunately, diagnostic errors are alarmingly common in the United States. According to CBS News, roughly 12 million American adults seeking outpatient care are misdiagnosed annually. What’s more, researchers suspect that in half of these cases,[...]