Civil justice cases grabbed huge headlines in 2017, proving the value of the civil justice system in improving United States health and safety. The largest product recall in automotive history was issued this year as a result of civil justice lawsuits over dangerous Takata airbags,…
The traditional view of a traffic accident is limited to a collision between drivers, with one or the other at fault. While this understanding of traffic accidents covers many different types of crashes, some crashes are not the fault of either driver. For instance, some…
Last year, a tragic auto accident in Boston made national news and raised the question of liability when it pertains to road conditions and what responsibility municipalities and the state have when a vehicle accident occurs because of a road hazard. The fatal incident occurred…
Mostly because banana peel slips are featured on so many comedy TV shows and movies, many people assume that a slip-and-fall cannot be a serious injury. But the truth is much different. Each year, falls account for more emergency room visits than any other injury.…
An East Carolina University student was killed and five others were hurt after a four-vehicle crash on Dec. 10 in Greenville. The deceased was a freshman female who was going to major in nursing. A local TV station reported that a black Dodge Charger ran…
Despite the required testing and approval process put in place by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), dangerous drugs still end up on the market and drug recalls take place. Even though clinical trials are supposed to find any safety issues with a drug, consumers…
A November 30 two-vehicle accident near I-85 north in North Carolina left one person with life-threatening injuries, while four others suffered serious injuries. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol stated that a van going north on I-85 took the exit to US Highway 64 but…
A motorcyclist lost his leg in a two-vehicle accident in Southmont, North Carolina on Nov. 20, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. The police stated that a Nissan 370Z went left of center on Holloway Church Road in Southmont, and hit a man…
Many people consider school bus transportation to be extremely safe. After all, we watch every day as our most precious cargo hop up the school bus steps and drive off for the day. School buses share the road with other vehicles – passenger vehicles and…
As we head into the heart of the holiday season, it is important to remember that for many people, holiday celebrations and alcohol are often intertwined. Unfortunately, too many people fail to heed the warnings of the dangers of drinking and driving – often with…
Fitness trackers, including devices made by Fitbit, Misfit, and Jawbone, have become more and more popular as a means for people to keep track of their physical activity each day. The wearable devices can track a person’s heart rate, the number of steps they take, exercise…
Study after study reveals that half of the teen drivers killed in traffic accidents are under the influence of drugs, alcohol or both. Statistics show that alcohol use increases the risk of a teen being in a car crash seven times more than for those…