Auto accidents can happen in an instant; the consequences can last a lifetime. Unfortunately, for many victims, their suffering is the result of the negligence of someone else—a driver’s inattentiveness or any negligence. Police are still investigating an accident earlier this month that claimed two…
Five people died in a collision between a “Ride the Ducks” tour vehicle and a charter bus on the Aurora Bridge. All victims were students attending North Seattle College. A spokesperson for the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said the Duck’s left-front axle was “sheared…
The awful consequences of texting and driving don’t become real until it happens to you or one of your friends. Ask Liz Marks who is blind in one eye, hard of hearing, and has a diminished sense of smell. Ask Murphy Gross who was charged…
Today, I came across the following article by Dr. Brad Uren, a clinical assistant professor of emergency medicine at the University of Michigan, and a past president of the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians. I think it is worth you read. As an emergency physician,…
The Arkansas Court of Appeals has overturned a circuit judge’s ruling that a nursing home is immune from a wrongful-death lawsuit. The appeals court said the judge erred in dismissing the wrongful-death lawsuit against Davis Life Care Center based on the doctrine of charitable immunity.…
Rain, snow, ice, and fog are typically the first things to come to mind when we think dangerous weather conditions. But, the glare from the sun can be equally dangerous. In fact, the sun’s glare causes more than 3,000 auto accidents per year, most occurring…
Today, September 17, marks our country’s 228th anniversary of the official signing of the U.S. Constitution. “Constitution Day” is a time to recall the liberties our Constitution sought to protect, preserve and uphold. These fundamental rights are the glue that holds our nation together, yet many Americans…
Schools hold fire drills, plan for weather emergencies, and spend millions of tax dollars on security. Yet, most states have no requirement to protect school children from one of the greatest risks while learning: carbon monoxide. Five lawsuits have been filed in connection with the…
According to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) and the National Safety Council (NSC), preliminary reports show that 2015 may end with the most auto-related deaths in the U.S. since 2007. In the first three months alone, the NHTSA reported an increase of 9.5%. The…
A family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a Houston hospital and doctor alleging a 32-year-old man, and father of three, died because staff was more concerned about getting paid than saving his life. Fighting a fever, on December 26, 2013 the man went…