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 A
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…
Drivers today rarely even start the car without having their smart phone in hand, with each “ping” announcing a new message resulting in an immediate distraction. As my readers know, I often write about the dangers of distracted driving. I thought I had discussed almost…
The nationwide Salmonella outbreak involving cucumbers has already generated two lawsuits against produce distributor Andrew & Williamson of San Diego, California. The first plaintiff claims she was hospitalized for more than a week after eating a tainted cucumber at a Minnesota Red Lobster. The sam
My readers know that I am not a big fan of injustice, whether it be today, tomorrow, or yesterday. I recently came across an article I missed and wanted to share it with my readers who may have missed it, as well. A wrongful death…
When your child rides to and from school on a school bus, you are entrusting the safety of your child to the person who drives that school bus. You are also entrusting the safety of your child to the school district who hires the bus…
According to a Missouri Supreme Court ruling, it is too late for families to seek damages against a Missouri hospital which allegedly concealed suspicions that an employee had caused a rash of patient deaths in 2002. Citing the state’s three-year statute of limitations on wrongful-death…
While dealing with the devastating loss of their 13-year-old son, a Michigan couple sent this message about distracted driving. “Not looking for one minute can change entire families’ lives,” said the teens’ mother. “We just pray that, through this, people will re-evaluate their driving habits,”…
The death of a 60-year-old Atlanta Braves fans once again raises the question of fan safety at sporting events. It was a typical night at the ballpark when tragedy struck in the seventh inning at Turner Field in Atlanta. According to reports, as Yankees pinch-hitter…