How Long Does Alcohol Stay in Your System?

Alcohol Stay in Your System

In late February, a school bus driver was arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) after he confessed to police officers of consuming three-quarters of a gallon of bourbon the previous night. To prove it, he supplied a breath sample of .18 – more than twice the legal limit for driving.

In this article, we’ll talk about just how long it takes for alcohol to leave your system.

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Why Was This Woman Awarded $13 Million From Lowe’s?

Woman Awarded $13 Million From Lowe’s

A woman who experienced injuries after falling in a Lowe’s home improvement store has been awarded $13 million by a jury. We’ll talk about it in this issue. The Case at a Glance The 38-year-old mother of three was in the garden center section of a Las Vegas Lowe’s store when she slipped on a … Read more

What’s Behind the Multi-Million Dollar Jury Awards in Seattle?

Multi-Million Dollar Jury Awards

Two separate jury awards in Seattle –reached within days of one another – have resulted in multi-million dollar awards for bicyclists who were hit by vehicles. One verdict was against the City of Seattle, while the other was against a driver’s employer.

We’ll talk about them both in this issue.

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Find Out Why Ikea Has Settled for $50 Million

Find Out Why Ikea Has Settled

In what may be one of the largest settlements of its kind, home furniture giant Ikea has agreed to pay $50 million to the families of three young boys who died when Ikea-made dressers toppled over onto them.

The Case at a Glance

The three boys all lost their lives in separate incidents – one in Minnesota, one in Washington and another in Philadelphia. All three cases involved one of Ikea’s Malm dressers, an assemble-it-yourself chest made of particleboard and fiberboard.

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Hefty Verdicts in Large Truck Accidents On The Rise

Hefty Verdicts in Large Truck Accidents On The Rise

Significant verdicts in cases involving large truck accidents are on the rise. That’s according to an article from The National Law Review. We’ll talk about it in this issue.

Large Trucks Defined

Before we go further, it’s important to note that large trucks are vehicles that weigh more than 10,000 pounds when not carrying cargo.

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What Could Cause You to be Liable For Damage Caused by Drunk Party Guest?

You to be Liable For Damage Caused by Drunk Party Guest

With the end of one year and the beginning of another, holiday parties can be a wonderful time for family, friends and co-workers to celebrate. If you’re hosting a party though, you should keep in mind that you have a huge responsibility to make sure your guests are safe – especially if alcohol is served. … Read more

Can You Guess The Nation’s Most Dangerous Jobs?

The Nation’s Most Dangerous Jobs

When you’re on the job, it’s your employer’s responsibility to make sure you have the right safety gear before going to work.

Still, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) tell us there were about 2.9 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses and 4,821 fatal injuries in private industry employers sectors last year.

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