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Understanding whether negligence caused your injury involves examining various factors surrounding the incident. You can determine whether negligence contributed to your injury by assessing key elements. Assessing responsibility The first step in determining...
Countless households have dogs that they consider family members, ones who provide companionship and joy. However, the unfortunate reality is that dog bites can occur, leading to injuries and sometimes perpetuating misconceptions. It is important to understand the...
What questions should you ask a personal injury lawyer? If you are the victim of a car accident, a slip and fall, or another injury incident that was caused by the negligence of someone else, and you are considering filing a claim for damages, you may be entering territory that is unfamiliar to you. To make sure you hire the…
Payment of a personal injury lawyer is linked to which side of the case the lawyer represents: the injury victim or the person who caused the injury. Legal Fees for Personal Injury Cases In personal injury cases, lawyers and their clients have a certain amount of freedom in negotiating legal fees for services rendered. However, it is typically connected to whether…
When citizens are injured by unwarranted police shootings, police officers are held accountable for damages through civil lawsuits and payouts to injury victims. Police Shootings in the Spotlight In the last decade, the number of ordinary citizens involved in police shootings has put a national spotlight on police misconduct and police reform. After Rodney King’s 1991 beating by the Los…
Many vehicle infotainment systems in late model cars create potentially unsafe levels of distraction by allowing drivers to perform complex tasks while driving. What is Vehicle Infotainment Technology? Vehicle infotainment technology is standard on new and late-model vehicles. This type of built-in technology is designed by automakers and comes standard with a dashboard navigation system that lets drivers perform various…
In 2016, Child Protective Services uncovered substantial evidence indicating that 57,329 children in America were victims of sexual assault and/or abuse. Child Sexual Assault Is Underreported According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 4 females and 1 in 6 males under the age of 18 are sexually assaulted or abused each year in the United…
Products recalled by the FDA pose safety risks for consumers. Unsafe products include prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, vaccines, medical devices, food and beverages, cosmetics, and children’s furniture, clothing, and toys. FDA Safety Protects Consumers The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a branch of the federal government that regulates and oversees consumer product safety. As part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,…
On privately-owned campground sites, owners and operators are liable for campsite injuries, but campgrounds operated by county, state, and federal entities have governmental immunities. Liability for Campsite Injuries For millions of Americans, camping is a family tradition. Each year, thousands of families pack up their gear and head out on a road trip to a favorite campsite for a relaxing…
The Indiana State Fair is an annual event that provides fun-filled attractions for thousands of families, but it also creates safety hazards from amusement rides that malfunction. Safety at the State Fairgrounds Each year, millions of families flock to State Fairs across the country to enjoy amusement rides, carnival games, stage performances, farm animals, and tasty treats. In 2019, the…