According to Pew Research, a whopping “35% of teens have some experience with dating or romantic relationships”. That is a vast number of young people engaging in romantic and sexual relations in the U.S. every day. However, did you know that some of these relationships can come with legal consequences? Although it may not seem […]
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Reasons You Should Avoid Social Media Throughout Your Lawsuit
According to the USFEF, there are over 40 million lawsuits filed each year in the United States. Lawsuits have clearly been booming in recent years, and that is exactly why it’s more important than ever to brush up on your legal know-how. Today we’re going to go over some important do’s and don’ts of social […]
Common Construction Accidents
There are a variety of ways that a construction accident can occur. Whether you are working on site or just a pedestrian passing by. You can get injured from falling debris, falls, electrocutions, explosions or burns, slips and falls, machinery accidents, getting trapped, overexertion, or getting hit by a car. With all these types of […]
COVID Holiday Tips to Keep You & Your Family Safe This Season
With the most recent, nationwide spike in COVID cases, it’s more important than ever to take precautions for you and your family this holiday season. Just like you, we want nothing more than to spend this time of year with those we love. However, to move past this COVID era, we must all make some […]
Overview of Hit-and-Run Accident Cases
The most recent report released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety revealed that hit-and-run accidents happen somewhere in the United States every 43 seconds. Since 2006, these types of crashes causing both injuries and fatalities have moved in an upward trend. What are hit-and-run accidents? A hit-and-run auto accident is when one of the […]
Skating Rink Injuries
It’s time to dust off the skates! The Rothman Ice Rink is open, along with dozens of other rinks in the area. A seasonal favorite, ice-skating is the perfect holiday activity for families, groups of friends, and maybe even a first date. Whether for fun or for sport, if you plan on heading out to […]
The Police Misconduct Provision
Federal Criminal Versus Civil Cases There are federal laws in place that address police misconduct on both the criminal and civil levels that protect all persons in the United States. In a criminal case, the case filed with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is brought against the accused person, whereas in a civil case, […]
Weed Killer Cancer Lawsuit
One California couple was diagnosed with cancer after using Roundup weed killer and was awarded over $2 billion in early May. In this particular case, the evidence was telling given that neither party is related and neither party has a family history of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Although major public health agencies have disagreed over the direct […]
Daycare Injuries & Proving Fault
If you are a busy professional, daycare is a great option. It gives you the ability to continue working and have a steady income, while your child gets to socialize with other kids. If you already have kids, you know that they will be kids and injuries happen. However, sometimes those injuries could have been […]
Construction Sites & Pedestrians
Working on a construction site is known to have a certain level of risk that comes with the job. However, construction site injuries can happen to anyone, not just the people working on the site. Construction sites, especially those in cities, create an environment which makes pedestrians on the surrounding sidewalks susceptible to injury. It […]