The faulty design of a van’s seatbelts has resulted in a jury’s decision to award a family $25.9 million for the wrongful death of a woman who lost her life after the church van she was traveling in crashed and ejected her from the vehicle. In this issue, we’ll share specifics from the case, and
This month marks the 30th anniversary of the deadliest drunk driving crash in the U.S. During that incident, nearly 30 people lost their lives. It was an event that brought the dangers of drunk driving to the national forefront and ushered in a host of stronger laws, beefed-up law enforcement and a new attitude about how
In a stunning report from the Insurance Information Institute, nearly $700 million was paid by homeowners’ insurance providers to cover costs from dog bites in 2017. That a 2.2% increase from the previous year. While they’re known to be among our most loyal friends, would you know what to do if someone else’s dog bit
Seemingly, every day we read about the details of car accidents and the often life-altering resulting injuries. The frequency of car crashes is not an illusion. Data from the Centers for Disease Control confirm that roughly 33,000 people lose their lives and another three (3) million are injured each year. If you experience injuries from
Deaths from distracted driving are on the rise. According to numbers from the National Safety Council (NSC), over 40,000 people lost their lives last year because of vehicle crashes caused directly by distracted driving. The NSC has proclaimed the month of April to be Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and is encouraging all drivers to take
The family of a woman killed by a drunk driver is suing the bars they claim overserved the driver. Do they have a case? We’ll talk about it in this issue.
Each year, thousands upon thousands of people lose their lives from car crashes involving drunk drivers. If you spot a driver whom you feel is impaired, you could literally save the life of someone else – or at the very least spare them from injury – by alerting police. In this issue, we’ll talk about
If you’re renting a house or an apartment, you’re probably already aware of the various perks that come with that living arrangement, including not worrying about paying for maintenance or lawn care. But what happens if you slip and fall in your rented residence, and who is responsible for covering costs associated with your injuries?
A man seriously injured by a drunk driver will possibly have an even tougher time collecting compensation because the driver had no insurance. In this issue, we’ll share details from the case, and give you important information that could put in you a better position to collect what’s owed to you – especially if the
While mistakes can be made by anyone – including trained professionals – the consequences can often be deadly. When someone loses his or her life because of someone else’s negligence, surviving family members often have no other option than to file a wrongful death lawsuit to cover a host of expenses, including medical bills, lost
