Driver fatigue is a major factor in truck crashes, with injuries and deaths increasing over the past four years. Every year, over 4,000 people are killed and over 100,000 are injured in truck accidents. (This is equivalent to a major airplane crash every week for a year.) And, these truck crashes cost the American people …
The Holidays have always been in essence a religious holiday. While Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Jewish people celebrate Chanukah and other religions and cultures have their own celebrations. In a country that has laws dictating the separation of Church and State and that prohibits discrimination on the basis of religion and race …
The Thanksgiving Holiday, a time when we get together with family and friends to remember all of the reasons we have to be grateful, is also a time of the year where we see some unique legal issues. It turns out that Thanksgiving is stuffed with juicy legal issues – many of which can and …
This Sunday, don’t forget to “fall back” one hour at 2am. Move your clocks BACK one hour at 2 a.m. on November 2nd. (Try not to get it mixed up like the Mayor of Toronto did last March, when he tweeted out a reminder to “fall back” in the spring!) Did you know that both …
Halloween is a time we associate with kids trick or treating, costumes and good natured mischief. But have you ever stopped to think about where it all came from?The word “Halloween” is actually a shortened form of “All Hallows’ Evening” or “All Hallows’ Eve”. It is the night before the All Saints day which is …
Medical negligence is a leading cause of avoidable death in the U.S. The legal definition of Medical malpractice, or medical negligence as it is sometimes called, is when a healthcare practitioner, in providing care and treatment to a patient, deviates from what a reasonable health care practitioner, with a similar background and training, would do …
With NFL and college football in full swing, the topic of concussions is also underway. It’s not just the college athletes and professional players that face the risk of concussion. In fact, 70% of those playing football in the United States are youth athletes. There are also numerous other contact sports, such as soccer, lacrosse …
Gone are the days of sending your college student off with a book bag and a meal plan. In addition to the latest technology and fashions, today’s students should be equipped with a basic understanding of the law. Here are three Read and understand before signing. Whether it’s a lease agreement, a liability release or …
What is a Whistle Blower or Qui Tam Law Suit? A Whistle Blower or Qui Tam Law Suit is a civil suit that is filed by an individual who has knowledge of a company’s fraud, illegal activities or corruption which results in some sort of financial loss to the Government. Typically Whistle Blowers are employees …
We’ve all heard the stories – a silly post on Facebook or Twitter leading to a complete reversal of a case or settlement. To prevent yourself from a similar situation, we recommend the following tips: Don’t post details about your accident, injuries, or recovery on a social media site or personal blog. This includes the …