Every case is unique and must be evaluated based on the facts. More Americans are biking than ever before. Whether they bike for exercise, enjoying nature, or commuting to work, bicyclists are more present on our roads than ever before. And with more bikes on our...
Field trips are fun — unless your child gets hurt. Field trips are a rite of passage for school children across the country. Each year, kids often have the ability to go on a learning adventure with their class field trips. These excursions can be a lot of fun — but...
Being prepared is often the key to a successful day on the witness stand. Many personal injury cases are settled before trial, as the responsible parties, insurance companies and injured parties often see the value in negotiating a deal rather than taking the risk of...
In most cases, the person making a left turn will be considered at fault for accidents. The rules of driving vary by state, but some common-sense rules apply almost everywhere — like the fact that unless you have the right of way, you must yield when making a turn. ...
Mold growing inside of rubber teething toys may cause illness. A discovery about a popular baby teething toy, Sophie the Giraffe, has parents across the country worried about the safety of these types of items. A pediatric dentist in New Jersey cut open the toy after...
Learn how you can share the road safely. Motorcycle accidents are all too common. Studies show that as much as 15% of all traffic fatalities involve motorcyclists — a scary statistic given the ratio of cars and other vehicles to motorcycles on our nation’s roads and...
If you get hit because the city didn’t put up proper signs, you may be able to file a lawsuit. When you are out walking — whether it is to work, to school, or just a stroll around the block — you expect that you will be safe. Unless you trip and fall, walking is a...
Understanding these errors can help prevent accidents. Getting a driver’s license is a rite of passage for teenagers across America. There is nothing quite like the freedom of being able to go out on your own. For parents, there is also a great deal of freedom in no...
Smartphones may be to blame for the increase. When you are out on a walk, you may think that you are perfectly safe as long as you stay on the sidewalk and use crosswalks. But according to a recent study from the Governors’ Highway Safety Association, the number of...
If you’ve got the need for speed, you may be upping the chances of a fatal accident. Many drivers — both young and old — enjoy going fast. There is nothing quite like hitting the open road and hitting the gas. Across the United States, speed limits have been raised...
