On July 9, the American Association for Justice (AAJ) released a report detailing the worst insurance companies for consumers in the United States. They outlined the tactics these insurance companies employ to force claimants to accept less than they are entitled to, putting profits before their… Read More
Tonight thousands of Americans could suffer Fourth of July fireworks injuries caused by mishandling of fireworks or the use of illegal or unsafe fireworks. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a series of safety tips to help avoid a fireworks injury and reduce the… Read More
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), July 4th is the most dangerous time to drive all year. In 2007, there were 659 fatal auto accidents over the Fourth of July holiday, which is the most of any time for the entire year. A… Read More
According to a May 2008 report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of serious injuries in accidents that did not result in death has declined over the past decade. Despite an increase in the number of cars on the road and miles traveled,… Read More
A Los Angeles hospital and transportation company have settled a California medical malpractice lawsuit filed by a homeless paraplegic man who was discharged in a helpless condition without his wheelchair. The settlement not only provides an undisclosed amount of compensation, but also requires the hospital to… Read More
Over the next two weeks, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is promoting a Click It or Ticket campaign to help increase the use of seatbelts and reduce the risk of serious injuries suffered in auto accidents throughout the country. Various law enforcement agencies are participating… Read More
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a nationwide Dewalt Table Saw recall due to a defect which could lead to severe lacerations. The recall applies to the 10 inch DeWalt Jobsite Table Saw model number DW744. Consumers have been told to immediately stop using… Read More
Car accidents are a leading cause of death for teens and pre-teens in the United States. New research indicates that the risk of a fatal car crash is increased when a passenger between the ages of 8 and 17 is riding with teen drivers, travelling on… Read More
A recent bill proposed to the Maryland House of Delegates sought to address the number of car crashes in Maryland caused by driver inattention. The bill, which was defeated in a 12-9 vote by a Maryland House committee, aimed to ban the use of hand held… Read More
This time every year, hundreds of thousands of people go on vacation to Florida and other places throughout the United States for spring break. Unfortunately, many preventable accidents will occur this month which are caused by the negligence of another person or corporation. The personal injury… Read More
