Impaired motorists are responsible for nearly 30 traffic fatalities around the country every single day. While nothing can undo these tragic events, it may be possible for surviving family members to restore their financial stability by bringing a wrongful death claim against the liable driver.…
If you ride a motorcycle often, chances are you’re an inherently adventurous person. Even those who purchase a bike for practical purposes like better fuel efficiency and lower maintenance costs are at least somewhat comfortable with taking risks. After all, even with the proper safety…
It takes only a moment’s inattention for a commercial driver to cause a devastating accident. This is why the trucking industry is so highly regulated. For example, while the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration is 0.08 for the average motorist, the limit is only…
Several lawsuits have been filed against the agrochemical company Monsanto alleging that one of its most popular herbicides, Roundup, causes cancer. Specifically, the glyphosate within Roundup has been tied to the development of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Although the Environmental Protection Agency has claimed glyphosate is “not…
If you were hurt in a motorcycle accident, it is important that you start a personal injury journal as soon as possible. Recording details about your symptoms and how the injuries are affecting your life (and the lives of your loved ones) can help your…
Getting in any kind of auto accident is inherently stressful. Even a minor fender-bender can cause whiplash and other soft tissue injuries, not to mention several thousand dollars in property damage. When a collision involves a tractor-trailer, there’s an especially high chance that those involved…
Drowsy driving might not have the same stigma as drunk driving, but it can be just as dangerous. At the end of the day, sleep deprivation affects cognitive function in much the same way that alcohol does. Fatigue impairs focus, judgment, and reflexes so much,…