Under ideal circumstances, if you trip, slip and fall on someone else’s property, you may be entitled to compensation. If the property owner’s negligence is attributed to your slip-and-fall, then you may have a compelling premises liability claim against the property...
People sometimes laugh off cellphone addiction as if it’s not a real disorder. They may understand that they use their phone too much or they may wish they had a lower screen time total every week. But they don’t think that people can really be addicted to using...
Self-driving cars are certainly not perfect. The technology is not flawless and they do cause accidents. That’s why testing is so important, and it is definitely an ongoing process. However, is it fair to say that self-driving cars would be more dangerous than human...
A slip-and-fall accident can leave you with serious injuries and a huge medical bill. If you trip, slip and fall while lawfully on someone else’s property, you might want to pursue the liable party for damages. This is especially necessary if negligence had something...
Drunk driving is a well-known, persistent safety hazard. Despite awareness campaigns and harsh penalties imposed when people get caught driving drunk, many people still take the risk and get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol and/or drugs. Even though you may...
A car accident can be a traumatic experience that can leave you with physical injuries, financial losses and emotional anguish. The good news is that you are entitled to compensation for these and other damages arising from the crash. It helps to understand the range...
People often become much more committed to safe driving practices once they have children. It is easy for drivers to take their own safety for granted, but people will slow down, consider built-in safety systems when purchasing a vehicle and otherwise adjust their...
Dogs are a beloved part of the family for millions of American households. They can be caring, loyal, friendly and loving animals. While this is the case for the most part, a significant minority of dogs do bite, and the results can be devastating. Even though most...
From the grocery store to a sidewalk to your favorite bar, a slip-and-fall accident can happen in many different settings. Depending on the severity of the impact, one of the most common types of injuries you can sustain following a slip-and-fall accident is an injury...
Distracted driving is very dangerous, as most people know well. The CDC defines distraction as being visual, manual or mental (cognitive). Any of these distractions can lead to an accident because they mean that someone is not in full control of their vehicle. This is...