While truck crashes and car crashes might be similar in many ways to most people, there are some distinct differences between the outcomes of the two. Apart from the obvious differences between the average commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and the average passenger vehicle—a CMV can weigh anywhere from 10,000 pounds to 80,000 pounds—there are some […]
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Oct
Oct
For 30 years, Military members and families lived at Camp Lejeune and ingested toxic water from nearby drainage from local businesses without proper filtration. Now, years after water levels were corrected, victims from toxic water at Camp Lejeune are eligible for compensation after the Camp Lejeune Justice Act was passed through Congress with an expected settlement amount […]
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Oct
Oct
As powerful as cars can seem, even a small part with a minor problem can cause a huge issue. Likewise, sometimes these problems aren’t immediately apparent. For example, you can tell your car is defective if the tire blows out each time it’s patched. However, you may not be able to tell your car is […]
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Oct
Oct
According to the National Safety Council, more than 146,000 people died in unintentional accidents in 2015. The research showed that many of those accidents happened on personal properties, in people’s homes. This fall, it is important to conduct a safety check of your home. Especially as the holidays approach and family members stop by, you […]
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Aug
Aug
Children can be particularly accident prone. They are naturally curious, and they tend to be impulsive decision-makers, which doesn’t allow them a lot of time to debate the safety of their actions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 200,000 children ages 14 or younger are treated in emergency rooms […]
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Jul
Jul
Premises liability claims are designed to provide financial relief to those who have been injured on someone else’s property. This often relates to slip and fall incidents, which can cause extensive injuries. These include broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, lacerations, contusions, and other injuries. In order to pursue compensation, you must show […]
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Jul
Jul
Financial institutions and large corporations have been relying on forced arbitration clauses for decades to protect them from significant lawsuit payouts and legal backlash for wrongdoing. A forced arbitration clause, summarized, states that a consumer or patron cannot actually file a lawsuit against the company or bank to pursue compensation for violations and discrepancies. Instead, […]
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Jun
Jun
Summer is often the time of year many people decide to take an extended road trip across the United States with their family. The weather is usually temperate enough most don’t have to worry about ice, sleet, or rain on the freeway. However, while summer might be the safest time to take an extended drive, […]
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Jun
Jun
Electronic on-board recorders (EOBR) are electronic devices attached to commercial motor vehicles (CMV) to improve the safety of trucks and truck drivers across the United States. These EOBRs record the amount of time a vehicles is being driven. In January 2011, the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposed a rule requiring EOBRs for […]
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Jun
Jun
Parents are often nervous about leaving their children at a daycare, particularly one they’ve never used before. When their kids come home with scrapes and bruises, they don’t know whether these injuries are normal or whether they were caused by a negligent staff member. Licensed childcare facilities have a legal obligation to prevent and report […]