Why Two States Remain Holdouts on Distracted Driving Laws
Distracted driving causes a significant number of accidents in the US. And while most states have laws in place to prohibit distracted driving, Missouri and Montana are the exceptions. While Missouri does have a law prohibiting drivers up to 21 years of age from texting while driving, these two states currently lack a law for […]
How to Win a Motorcycle Accident Claim
Motorcycle accidents can be traumatic experiences. Depending on the nature of the accident and the extent of damage to your motorcycle as well as any injuries caused to you, you’re eligible to secure compensation. So if you’re looking to claim compensation from a negligent driver, here is some top advice from top attorneys, that can […]
Mother of a Soldier at Fort Hood Launches Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Losing Her Son
The mother of a soldier from Fort Hood who passed away while dozing off in the barracks has sued the Army for $32 million for overmedicating her son despite being aware of and disregarding his cardiac condition. When he passed away from a heart attack on February 1, Spc Joey Lenz, 32, was assigned to […]
Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty of Rape & Sexual Assault in Los Angeles Trial
Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of 3 charges in his second sexual assault trial held on Monday, December 9. He was convicted of two counts of sexual assault and one count of rape by the jury. He was also acquitted of one count of sexual battery in the trial held in a Los Angeles court. […]
Fentanyl Vaccine Potential ‘Game Changer’ for Opioid Epidemic
As per research, Opioid Use Disorder, or OUD is a treatable condition. However, around 80% of people dependent on such drugs have been found to suffer a relapse even after treatment. However, a vaccine developed by a research team at the University of Houston can potentially become a game-changer when it comes to this issue. […]
Street Design Putting Pedestrians & Cyclists At Greater Risk Of Reckless Drivers
The roads of Milwaukee are getting increasingly unsafe for cyclists and pedestrians. Reckless driving has resulted in several traffic classes among automobiles and cyclists in the last few years, with some even resulting in deaths. And according to some, the unfavorable design of the streets is to blame. Ammar Nsoroma, a regular cyclist on the […]
Kansas inmates say medical care is so bad ‘they will let someone die in here before they try to help’
The medical care system in Kansas prison systems is alarmingly bad, threatening the health of all the inmates. As per inputs shared by both current and former inmates, every area of medical care is lacking. Delays in delivering medication are very common, and often they are given treatments that cause allergic reactions. Checkups and cancer […]
The Art of Mediating Gig Worker Status Disputes Without Resolving Them
Over the past ten years, gig economy firms like Uber Technologies Inc., Lyft Inc., and Grubhub Inc. have spent hundreds of millions of dollars defending against and settling claims that they misclassified employees as independent contractors. However, due to practical and legal obstacles for plaintiffs and state enforcers, these firms have avoided having to reclassify […]
Involved In A Motorcycle Accident? A Lawyer Can Help
Motorcycle accidents are common these days, mostly due to inexperienced driving or a lack of attention on the roads. If you get into any such unfortunate accident, you need to know the best course of action you can pursue. In this article, we will go through the steps you can take if you are involved […]
What You Need To Know About Getting In A Truck Accident In Pensacola
If you are living in Pensacola, you would know that traffic accidents are quite common in the city. For instance, trucks are responsible for frequent crashes that lead to injuries and sometimes, even fatalities. As you can never know when you might experience a traffic accident, it’s best to be aware of the steps you […]