The number of injuries from trucking crashes is alarming but, considering the pressure put on drivers by trucking companies, shippers, and brokers, the increase in trucking crash injuries is not all that surprising. From 2009 to 2016, truck crash injuries increased from 74,000 to 145,000…
It’s no secret that the words “champerty” and “usury” are frequently used in legal ethics opinions regarding the non-recourse lending industry. The New York Attorney General and others have probed this section of the litigation finance industry time and again, and the debate continues on…
If you are injured in a motor-vehicle collision, your first call should be to the police, and your second should be to a car accident attorney. You may be tempted to call the insurance company to begin the claims process, but any recorded statement you…
Originally posted in Milestone’s Living Safer. What will your family do when “life happens?” Working in the settlement planning field for almost 20 years, we’ve seen practically every dire situation happen to families. Less than one percent of these families were financially prepared for it.…
Trucker fatalities accounted for nearly 40 percent of all worker deaths in 2016, and several trucking companies are launching virtual reality (VR) training simulations to increase safety for both drivers and the public. For companies with large fleets of trucks, virtual reality training is proving…
R.J. Reynolds Co. has issued a massive safety recall of approximately 2.6 million power units for its brand of Vuse Vibe electronic cigarettes. The nationwide recall was released last week following numerous consumer reports that battery malfunction was causing power units to overheat, posing a…
In Rose v. City and County of Denver, No. 17-cv-2263-MSK-STV (D. Colorado 2018), the owners of several French Bulldogs sued the city and county for the seizure of their dogs. The Plaintiffs are owners of French Bulldogs — Raven, Vinnie, Soufflé, Bechamel, Champagne, Wyatt, Biscuit,…
A fatal accident between two tractor trailers on April 5 is being investigated by the Virginia State Police. News reports state the crash happened in Smyth County on I-81 when one truck going north did not brake for traffic that had slowed in a work…
The first Saturday in May is approaching, and fans of the Kentucky Derby are already looking at the top contenders for this year. For those who are lucky enough to bet on the winning horse, the payout is big. Last year, the Kentucky Derby purse…