The holiday season should allow people to focus on creating happy memories and feeling grateful for their family members, friends and other elements of their lives. Unfortunately, this time of year tends to bring about a serious risk for anyone on the roads. Drunk...
What must I prove in a personal injury lawsuit against a store?
Heavy shopping seasons may create dangerous conditions at retail stores. Store owners and their employees, however, owe a duty of care to keep their premises free of clutter, debris and falling objects. If you sustain a serious injury, such as what might occur in a...
What should I do after a hit-and-run?
Dealing with a car accident on a normal day in normal circumstances is frustrating. However, most people are familiar with the process of exchanging insurance information with the other driver and documenting the crash with the police. However, this becomes much more...
Hitting the road on a motorcycle? Read this first.
If you are a motorcycle rider, you get why people want to do it. There is freedom found on a motorcycle that is unmatched compared to that offered by cars and trucks. There are benefits to being out on the open road on a motorcycle, like having a smaller carbon...
Mugs intended to prevent scald injuries recalled for faulty lids
A scald injury is one that occurs due to exposure to hot liquid or steam. Data from the Department of Social and Health Services in Washington state shows that a liquid heated to 140 degrees Fahrenheit can cause a serious burn in five seconds. At 155 degrees, it can...
Will your relationships change after a TBI?
Suffering a traumatic brain injury could have a lasting impact on your life and prevent you from living how you once did. Managing your injuries and learning new skills will take time, patience and determination. One of the parts of your life that may change are your...
Installing a booster seat correctly
After children outgrow their car seats, parents need to take a careful look at their size and find an appropriate booster seat. Thousands of young children suffer serious injuries in motor vehicle collisions each year, and research shows that booster seats reduce the...