After yet another death in the U.S. from a severe respiratory illness linked to vaping, the White House is pushing to ban all non-tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes from the market. U.S. health officials are urging people to avoid e-cigarettes while the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigates over 450 cases …
Blog
Commercial Truck Driver DUI
We expect professional drivers to be safe and attentive of all rules of the road no matter what. This is especially important for commercial truck drivers who operate tractor-trailers. These vehicles can be extremely dangerous in collisions, causing catastrophic truck accidents that result in serious or fatal injuries. In some …
3M Earplugs: Valuing Profits Over Country
The Department of Justice issued a press release which stated: “Through rigorous enforcement of the False Claims Act, we protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud, and abuse”, said U. S. Attorney Sherri Lydon for the District of South Carolina. “And in this case, in particular, we are proud to defend …
Rollover Car Accidents
Rollover crashes are among the most serious kinds of auto accidents that can occur. As a vehicle tips over and rolls, occupants of the vehicle will be tossed and turned around. Even if you are wearing seatbelts and proper restraints, the trauma can be severe. This is especially true if …
Human Sex Trafficking in America
What is Human Trafficking? The Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA), as amended (22 U.S.C. 7102), defines ‘severe forms of trafficking in persons’ as: Sex trafficking: the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, obtaining, patronizing, or soliciting of a person for the purpose of a commercial sex act, in which the commercial …
Paralysis Personal Injury Lawsuits
Injuries to the thek, the back, and the head can have terrible consequences, some of which are are life-changing. Brain and spinal cord injuries can result in partial or total paralysis, which can completely alter your day-to-day life. That?s why it’s important to speak with a catastrophic personal injury lawyer …
Whiplash Car Accidents
If you are involved in an auto collision, the injuries you sustain could have long-term repercussions. In fact, some injuries may not be readily apparent, only becoming so days after the crash. For example, whiplash from car accidents can be a serious neck injury that affects victims for a long …
Motorcycle Accident Causes
Victims of car accidents caused by driver negligence may be entitled to compensation for their injuries. A car accident attorney can help. When car accidents involve motorcyclists, victims often face more severe injuries and are at greater risk of death. Understanding the common causes of motorcycle accidents in New York, …
Wrongful Death Statutes of Limitations
The loss of a loved one can be an emotionally draining event. This is especially true when you loved one’s death was caused by another person’s negligent or reckless actions. In these types of cases, it’s important to file a wrongful death lawsuit to hold the negligent parties accountable. The …
Commercial Truck Driver Fatigue Crashes
Driving while you’re sleepy, drowsy, or simply too tired is never a good idea. When you’re exhausted, you’re more likely to make mistakes behind the wheel, experienced delayed reaction times, have sluggish reflexes, or simply may just fall asleep. These can all lead to catastrophic injuries and even death. It …
