Fall is a wonderful time to take road trips and enjoy the beautiful colors that come with the changing seasons. If you are planning on driving at all during the fall months, make sure that you are prepared for the unique hazards that come in this season. Wildlife is...
Smartphone use causing an epidemic of distracted driving?
Even before the advent of cellphones, distracted driving was an issue. Irresponsible drivers regularly ate, drank, read books or maps, engaged in boisterous conversations, switched music selections or applied makeup while behind the wheel. Nowadays, there are still...
Civil claims don’t hinge on criminal case outcomes
Any wrongful death claim is filled with pain. You didn't plan on losing your loved one in a tragedy. Now that it has happened, you have to think about what you are going to do. One of the natural reactions to a tragic death is to want to seek vengeance. We don't live...
Wrongful death cases are a bit different for children and elderly
The unexpected death of a loved one can bring on a lot of feelings. When a child or someone elderly is the victim, those feelings might be magnified. In some cases, the death is the result of someone's negligence. This might lead to a wrongful death claim being made....
Think about your finances after a spinal cord injury
Spinal cord injuries can impact your ability to care for yourself. They can also affect other areas of your life, including your finances. For some people, having to come up with a financial plan can be challenging. One of the most important things that you have to do...
Death from bowel obstruction leads to $6 million jury award
A jury in Georgia recently cleared an emergency room doctor from a case stemming from a woman's fatal heart attack because of a bowel obstruction. While this might seem disheartening, there is more to the story. The jury only needed less than three hours to find that...
