Personal Injury
Truck Driver Fatigue Is Making Our Roads More Dangerous
In late February, a truck driver reportedly fell asleep behind the wheel as he was driving on the highway. His truck drifted onto the shoulder and struck numerous trees and other objects before it finally came to a stop. The 65-year-old driver did not wake up until the truck was already in the midst of…
Read MoreNursing Home Neglect Takes Many Forms
No form of medical malpractice or neglect should be tolerated, but it isn’t always easy to spot — especially when the victim is someone other than yourself. Those in the care of any health professional are there for a reason, and sometimes for more than one, which means noticing suspicious symptoms can be even harder.…
Read MoreWhy Is a Black Box Important After a Truck Accident?
Truck accidents can have devastating consequences, resulting in property damage, severe injuries, and even loss of life. In the aftermath of a truck accident, investigators, insurance companies, and attorneys rely on a variety of tools and technologies to determine the cause of the accident and assign fault. One important tool in these efforts is the…
Read MoreSocial Media Is Putting Profits Over the Safety of Our Children
We want to talk about two articles that recently caught our eye – both tragic stories about our nation’s youth. One discusses a new study that shows American teen girls are dealing with more depression and violence than ever before. The other gets more personal, talking with parents about how social media is directly and…
Read MoreAutonomous Trucks Are Here. Are We Really Ready?
Recently, the New York Times reported an 18-wheeler truck trekked more than 6,300 miles straight and delivered eight loads of freight after making four trips. Normally, a trip like this would need multiple stops, because a driver is only allowed to drive so many hours in a row before being required to take breaks for…
Read MoreHow Machine Learning Can Help Decrease Truck Accidents
With millions of truckers employed in the United States, it is important that their safety – and the safety of others – is seriously considered. With notoriously lengthy trips on tight schedules, truckers sometimes sacrifice their own comfort and need for rest so they can complete their dispatch on time and avoid possible financial penalties…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Blind Spots on Trucks
There are millions of people employed as truck drivers in the United States, and that means millions of trucks on the roads and highways. Trucks are notoriously difficult to maneuver around as they are large and take up a lot of space; when passing them other drivers generally want to move by as soon as…
Read MoreTraffic Fatalities Reach Record High in 2021 Despite Fewer Miles Driven
As the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) begins releasing its data from 2021, we’re seeing some interesting statistics. As always, certain roadways remain dangerous and seatbelts continue to save lives. However, traffic accidents and fatalities have increased as a result of changing driving behaviors from the COVID-19 pandemic. USA Facts reports: Traffic fatalities increased…
Read MoreWhat Parents Should Know about NEC from Cow Milk-Based Formulas
Similac and Enfamil are popular formulas. Both are cow milk-based, and both have been linked to a potentially deadly condition called necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC, in premature babies. NEC can have serious physical, emotional, and financial consequences for the baby and the entire family. These formulas are the most common type used in American hospitals.…
Read MoreNew Data Shows Health Problems from Vaping
Juul, one of the most prominent e-cigarette companies in the United States, is facing multiple lawsuits for engaging in predatory marketing practices and producing dangerous products. The production of these defective e-cigarettes has caused multiple physical and mental health problems for many teenagers. What are the physical health problems caused by vaping? According to data…
Read MoreCan You Ever Recover from a Spinal Cord Injury?
Spinal cord injuries can be life-changing injuries for many people. According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, around 17,000 spinal cord injuries occur each year in the United States. That means each year, 17,000 people have to adjust to a new way of living, to come to terms with their injury, and to adjust…
Read MoreMedical Misdiagnosis and “The Big Three”
A study from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine has identified the three major disease categories most misdiagnosed by medical professionals in the United States. These conditions, known as the Big Three, are responsible for nearly two-thirds of injuries from diagnostic errors. A diagnostic error, or misdiagnosis, can mean the difference between life and…
Read MoreWashington, DC Has 5 Excellent Reasons to Pass the Infrastructure Bill
A pedestrian bridge collapsed over DC-295 on June 23, 2021, injuring five people. It shut down traffic for about 13 hours. It damaged a number of vehicles. About 25 gallons of fuel leaked onto the road and into storm drains. That’s a lot of numbers to take in, but every single one of them is…
Read MoreMedicare Costs May Increase for Some Procedures
Some medical procedures for people on Medicare may, starting on January 1, 2021, be classified as out-patient procedures instead of hospital procedures. The difference in classification affects the payment for the procedures. Generally, health-providers (such as hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and physicians) can charge more for hospital procedures than they can charge for outpatient procedures.…
Read MoreAnother Cyclist Dies on Washington, DC’s Dangerous Roads
A 29-year-old man named Jim Pagels was killed this week in a chain reaction collision on Massachusetts Ave NW. An avid cyclist, Pagels had posted about the dangers of rising a bicycle in the Capital mere hours before he was struck by a car. Per the Washington Post: Pagels and a Kia were traveling west…
Read MoreKushy Punch Profited from Unsafe, Potentially Deadly THC Edibles
The legalization of Cannabis use in numerous states across the country brought an odd combination of controversy and relief. Many individuals have argued for years that the medicinal benefits far outweigh any health dangers and legal consequences. Numerous states put the question on the ballot and have allowed citizens to purchase and consume marijuana and…
Read MoreWhy Using Chemical Restraints Can Be Considered a Form of Nursing Home Abuse
An important factor in evaluating nursing homes is when and how the staff in the facility uses restraints on certain residents. Although these restraints are sometimes necessary, they are too often overused for the convenience of the facility rather than the health of the residents. It is important to understand the signs and risks involved…
Read MoreMetformin Recall Spreads to Seven Manufacturers
An investigation into the diabetes medication Metformin by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began in December 2019 after the drug was recalled in other countries. It was announced in May by the FDA that lab tests revealed levels of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) that came in higher than recommended by the agency. Not long after the…
Read MoreThe Daubert Case Changed How Drug Companies Are Held Accountable
Not many people outside of legal circles know the Daubert name. They may have never heard of the case, or know that it set a precedent as to how drug companies can be held accountable. The Daubert family never expected to be famous, either. But when “Baby Boy” Daubert was born on July 26, 1973,…
Read MoreThe Dangerous (In)convenience of Dockless Scooters and Bikes
Life used to be so much simpler – and safer – before everything became electronic. Life is now so fast paced that rules and basic courtesy have flown right out the window. Now, drivers fail to use turn signals or obey basic traffic laws, often while fiddling with their radio or GPS. Shoppers ignore moving…
Read MoreCatastrophic Truck Collision Presents More Difficulties Than A Traditional Collision
Tractor trailers have sometimes been referred to as “trains on wheels.” They are large; they are fast; and they pose an extremely hazardous risk to those on the road. Sadly, this week a horrendous collision was caught on film, and demonstrates the destruction that these vehicles can cause. While this collision may appear to…
Read MoreNew Law Makes It Easier to Sue for E-Scooter Injuries in Washington, DC
Electric scooters are known to be a danger to riders and pedestrians. Many teens and young adults ride them on the sidewalks where they can hurt pedestrians. When e-scooters strike a car, the scooter offers no protection to the rider. There have been instances where the brakes and throttles have malfunctioned. Hitting a bump can…
Read MoreHospitals Are Now Required to Post Price Lists Online
As consumers, we routinely compare prices online for various types of products and services, whether it’s a pair of shoes, a car, a hotel room, or a flight to or from Washington D.C or West Virginia. However, up until now (and some argue even now) it has been difficult if not impossible to find prices…
Read MoreNew Investigation Asserts Johnson & Johnson Knew Its Baby Powder Contained Cancer-Causing Asbestos
Baby Powder has been a staple in most American households since late 1800s. We use to soothe babies’ bottoms, to freshen our shoes, and for a hundred different reasons. Baby Powder is made of talc, a naturally occurring mineral known for its absorption. For the last few years, pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson has been…
Read MoreDispelling the Myth of the Frivolous Lawsuit
There is a pervasive – and dangerous – belief in America that our court system is clogged with unnecessary, “frivolous” lawsuits. This myth is the reason we so often see our civil justice system under attack by politicians, political action groups, and even some journalists. The truth is, civil lawsuits are at an all-time low.…
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