Workplace injuries can result in serious harm or even death. The impact of such harm can extend beyond the workplace, causing emotional, financial and physical burdens that families must bear. Families dealing with the emotional trauma of seeing a loved one in pain or...
The idea of taking legal action after someone dies may seem crass at first. The average person does not relish the idea of going to court to demand accountability from an individual or a business. However, the loss of a loved one can be as financially devastating as...
Decades after it became common knowledge that exposure to chrysotile asbestos can lead to cancer, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finally banning the importation and use of this material. The rule was announced on March 18, 2024, two years after the...
Car crashes involve heavy machinery with significant momentum. The human body can easily sustain major injuries in crashes despite the safety systems like restraints built into modern vehicles. Limb loss is one of the more severe injuries possible when cars collide....
Some birth injuries are the result of medical negligence. Doctors fail to properly monitor the condition of a mother and her unborn child with tragic results. Other times, intentional acts on the part of medical workers might cause severe birth injuries. For example,...
Car crashes can cause all kinds of injuries. People may break their arms because they brace before the impact occurs. They could have scrapes and contusions. Oftentimes, those injured in collisions may eventually recover from their injuries. Unfortunately, not...
Someone's unexpected death can be very difficult for their family to handle. Obviously, the emotional shock and grief that follows someone's death can prove devastating. People may take years to recover from the overwhelming experience of losing a parent, child or...
Labor and delivery is a very dangerous time for both a mother and her unborn child. Many different things can go wrong that could lead to permanent injuries, infertility or even death. Most births take place at medical facilities specifically to protect mother and...
Semi-trucks are very intimidating vehicles. Drivers who notice a semi-truck right in front of them or approaching them at a crossroads might feel a little nervous. That anxiety is totally warranted, as large commercial trucks can cause some of the worst possible...
As a parent, your newborn baby’s health is a top priority. If you suspect your baby sustained an injury during the birthing process, you are probably feeling helpless and you are right to be concerned. If you are considering filing a lawsuit in connection with your...