Courtroom dramas would have the public believe that every criminal and civil case leads to an explosive trial with twists and turns. The reality is that most cases are decided without ever going to trial. However, if a plaintiff in…
You expect to receive reasonable care when visiting a doctor. Indeed, trust is placed in a doctor’s hands every day by millions of people. But just like the rest of us, doctors make mistakes, and oftentimes those mistakes can result…
Class action lawsuits are a highly effective way to hold companies responsible for their actions. These cases involve many injured victims with the same or similar harm. Class actions are designed to reduce the costs each individual plaintiff incurs and…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates commercial motor vehicles in the United States. FMCSA rules and regulations include hours of service for drivers, drug and alcohol testing, vehicle testing, and much more. The agency’s accountability and compliance programs…
As a hardworking railroad employee, you enjoy many exciting career opportunities but are also exposed to alarming risks. It’s common to suffer minor scrapes, but railroad workers are also vulnerable to broken bones, concussions, or even severe burns. Given these…
You’ve undoubtedly heard of class-action lawsuits. You may have even reaped the benefits of one without fully understanding what this type of legal action is or how it works. Despite the media coverage of class-action settlements regarding large companies, there are…
Train accidents can lead to devastating injuries. This catastrophic harm can lead to high medical bills, financial struggles, and severe pain. These accidents are often the result of negligence. You could be owed substantial compensation for your injuries if that…
While pregnant women often anticipate a beautiful and even exciting childbirth experience, they also face the potential of birth trauma. This kind of traumatic event can cause significant harm to the physical and mental health of the mother and child. …
They have encouraged millions to set and share goals or to appreciate the beauty of a sunrise, but TikTok challenges — contests on the popular social media site challenging users to upload a video of themselves completing a task —…
You can find just about any product you need in a Walmart, from tires and oil changes to clothing, groceries, and financial services. But you can also be injured there in a variety of ways, from slipping and falling on…
Recognizing examples of negligence in a hospital setting can help you identify when you have been affected. Learn more about hospital negligence and what it looks like. Find out what you can do when you or a loved one have…
The Environmental Protection Agency formally recognizes nearly 800 toxic chemicals linked to adverse health effects. At the same time, the Natural Resources Defense Council reports there are more than 80,000 chemicals used in the U.S. Most of these chemicals have…
When you experience harm, you don’t always have to prove someone was careless or negligent. Sometimes the standard is strict liability, where a person or business is held to account just because an event happened. Strict liability is restricted to…
The last thing you have time for in your busy life is an auto accident. A rideshare accident can feel even worse, as you may not know how rideshare companies can factor into the dynamics of a car crash. Getting…
A wrongful conviction and imprisonment should never happen. Not only should you be exonerated for crimes you did not commit, but the state should compensate you for the injustice you endured. Wrongful incarceration compensation is one way the state can…
A hate crime is a criminal act motivated by prejudice or bias against another person or group. It may involve almost any criminal offense if the criminal act is motivated by prejudice or discrimination. The perpetrator purposefully targets victims of…
