One of the great things about the summer is being able get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. There are countless lakes and river recreation areas for people to do just that. Especially with the harsh winters in our region, it behooves people to enjoy the summer time. However, the…
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Rehabilitation costs in personal injury cases
If you see commercials for personal injury attorneys, it is common for them to advertise how much they have been able to recover for their clients. We think this is fair (obviously) because the recoveries are a vehicle for accident victims to understand that they do have rights and that…
The future of medical research with pregnant women
Medical research is essentially the lifeblood of innovation. Without it, medical professionals likely do not learn more about what ails their patients or how to avoid certain conditions before they become problems. Indeed, medical research is important in combating various forms of cancer and learning how different drugs and treatments…
Woman survives burger with grill brush remnants
If there is one thing that people look forward to during the summer months, it is the good old fashioned backyard barbeque. Whether you are into steaks, burgers, bratwurst or chicken, the taste of freshly grilled meat (and veggies) can’t be beat. For all that is good about grilled…
Wal-Mart reportedly settles injury lawsuit with Tracy Morgan
It has been 10 months since a horrific accident on the New Jersey Turnpike changed several lives forever. Tracy Morgan and several members of his entourage were seriously injured when a semi-truck owned by retail giant Wal-Mart plowed into their limousine van. In addition to the injuries sustained by the…
Why you should be aware of the 100 deadliest days of summer
We hope our readers had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. With the holiday passing, many people are going back to work, but with the unofficial start of summer already past, summer vacation is approaching for many teen drivers and college students. For young drivers, nothing beats the freedom of the…
When can I bring a medical malpractice suit?
Medical malpractice cases are not easy cases to bring. There can be obstacles in proving that a doctor failed to act as a doctor with similar knowledge and experience would in similar circumstances. One of the primary issues in bringing a medical malpractice case is actually knowing whether you have…
Motorcycle safety on Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day weekend brings out people not only in cars and SUVs, but also on motorcycles. As we alluded to in earlier posts, the volume of traffic on the roads this weekend strongly suggests that the chances of accidents will be higher than usual. When considering how this will affect…
Should medical device makers be held liable in malpractice cases?
With more intricate surgical procedures becoming technology dependent, it is becoming important for medical malpractice law to catch up, so that it could deal with the potential health problems that can come from technological defects. In prior posts, we have noted that medical malpractice is not always based on a…
Auto safety tips for Memorial Day Weekend
If you can’t believe that Memorial Day weekend is upon us…believe it. Yes, 2015 appears to be flying by, and with the unofficial beginning of summer this weekend, the summer driving season also begins with earnest. Keep in mind that a greater number of people will be on the road…