Door latches, locks, and handles are often taken for granted. These items contribute to you remaining safely tucked away and secure in your vehicle, but what happens when one of them fails to do their job? Your safety is put at risk, injuries can occ...
In the moments after an accident has occurred, “chaos” is an appropriate word to apply to the situation. Just seconds before, you were in your car, minding your own business and making your way to your destination. Then, faster than you can process,...
Electrocution hazards and electric shock risks should never be taken lightly. In August of 2016, a plumber from Portsmouth had an unfortunate run-in with one of these appliances. The energized range had become in contact with a grounded object, resul...
Dog bites are typically the most common type of animal bite that individuals receive, but other animals can bite and cause personal injuries as well. A pet snake, for instance, can draw blood, and inject venom into its victim. Cats can scratch and bi...
We are used to hearing about automotive recalls, but it is not every day that your child’s ride-on toy poses a threat to their safety and well-being. These toys are bought to bring joy, happiness, and fun into the lives of children, but when they are...
Quite often in personal injury lawsuits involving vehicular accidents, we look at the results of “driver versus driver.” That is to say, we think in terms of what happens when one driver is responsible for an accident, and another driver is injured a...
Pulling a trailer behind your car, truck, van, or another vehicle can be challenging, but when the trailer is involved in a recall, it can turn into a nightmare. The trailers involved in these recalls not only pose a hazard to the driver pulling them...
Ford Motor Company is expected to begin notifying owners of certain model vehicles due to an increased risk of injury during a crash. The seat frames may have inadequate welds that can cause them to fail during impact. Considering that you can look d...
One of the most traumatic things a person can experience is a car accident that results in an injury. But it becomes worse and much more complex when a larger accident occurs and multiple vehicles and people are injured. In the simplest cases, where...
There is nothing like taking your bike out for a ride on the open road. The lovely beaches, delightful scenery, and immaculate weather make for ideal conditions to ride in. Rallies and clubs are prominent in the area, so it is of the utmost importanc...
Negligence in a car accident is a pretty straightforward concept. If you get into an incident where injuries are sustained, and it’s clear that the other driver was at fault for causing the accident in the first place, you have every right to sue tha...
Earlier in the year, the world bore witness to a spectacular failure of customer service and security in the airline industry. In early April, on a United Airlines flight 3411 departing from Chicago and bound for Louisville, four United Airline emplo...
Usually when we talk about product or vehicle recalls, we normally think about new products that have just been released to the market. That’s not much of a surprise, since it can take some time and actual usage “in the field” before some product def...
The first thing you should do in any automobile accident where injuries are involved is, of course, to take care of the injuries themselves. This means getting an accurate diagnosis of exactly what the problems are, and appropriate treatment for the...
If you get into an accident and someone else is at fault but decides to not take responsibility for his, her or their actions, then this is usually the time to go to court. You should find yourself someone experienced in these matters, such as a St....
If you’ve seen a lot of TV or film that covers aspects of the American legal system, you may have seen either humorous or serious portrayals of people trying to make “easy money” by faking an injury and then going to court for a personal injury lawsu...
People often try to undertake do-it-yourself projects for one reason or another. Many DIY enthusiasts are hobbyists, and they genuinely enjoy the time that they spend working on new projects. This is all well and good, but when it comes to a serious,...
There is some big news percolating within the Florida personal injury law community at the present time. It is a matter of interest to attorneys, but it is something that may also have an impact on drivers throughout the Sunshine State. Before we get...
When you ride a motorcycle, one thing is certain; physics is against you. You don’t have the benefit of seatbelts, or the sturdy frame of an automobile shielding you from the kinetic forces of impact, so when you hit anything, especially at high spee...
