Distracted driving is a growing problem on our roadways around the world. Who are the most common offenders? According to a recent study, it’s young men, and those with more extroverted and neurotic personalities. Though the results are preliminary, they reveal some interesting connections between…
Before you can recover compensation for injuries you sustained on someone else’s premises, you must prove that the negligence of the property owner or another party contributed to your accident. The strongest evidence for supporting your claim will depend on the facts surrounding your injuries.…
There are hundreds of prescription medicines available that greatly improve patients’ quality of life. These drugs are supposed to go through extensive testing before the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) grants approval to the manufacturer to market the drug. Unfortunately, too many of these medications…
As part of the annual distracted driving awareness month, which occurs in April, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) also conducts their annual “U Drive. U Text. U Pay” campaign in the middle of the month to help encourage drivers to keep their eyes…
I read with interest, and a bit of anger, Professor Hank Shea’s Star Tribune editorial suggesting, “Attorneys for the archdiocese and plaintiffs could waive part of their fees, a major sacrifice that would make more money available for victims.” Mr. Shea’s seemingly simple solution: Lawyers: Work for…
Sexual assaults (stranger rape, date rape, unwanted touching, forced sexual acts, or abuse) cause intense trauma, stress, fear, and confusion. Some victims are too horrified to focus on caring for themselves. We hope you never encounter the brutality of sexual assault. If you do, the…
Imagine carrying a spare battery in your pocket, and one day you’re busy at work and the battery explodes, causing you to suffer serious burn injuries. That’s exactly what allegedly happened to a Kansas man, who is now suing the Wichita vaping shop where he…
Traffic fatalities cost the United States billions in medical expenses and lost productivity every year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), collision deaths cost the country $44 billion in 2013 alone. The CDC also reports that traffic fatalities cost the state…
If another party’s thoughtless or reckless actions caused your injury, you could have a workers’ compensation claim and a third party personal injury claim at your disposal. Most injury sufferers fail to recognize the intricate complexity of the incident that resulted in their pain and…
When you are injured as a direct result of someone else’s negligence, it can be problematic to discern in which category—workers’ compensation or personal injury—the incident belongs. Educating yourself about the primary differences between the two could alleviate some of the disorienting and puzzling questions…
