Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is responsible for many disabilities and deaths worldwide each year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that in the United States alone, over 64,000 deaths occur due to TBI. In other words, 176 Americans¹ die from TBI-related injuries every day. TBI also causes over 223,000 hospitalizations annually, … Continued
A bedsore, or pressure ulcer, is damaged skin caused by improper blood flow to that area of the body, primarily because of pressure. These wounds can occur to a person of any age when they are essentially bedridden and cannot get out of their bed or wheelchair. Lack of repositioning causes these pressure sores to … Continued
The terms lawyer and attorney are often used interchangeably in conversation throughout the United States. You may be under the notion that lawyers and attorneys are precisely the same professions with the same roles. Lawyers and attorneys do share a lot of similarities, and both can be extremely useful when in need of legal advice … Continued
When you have been injured in a car accident that was not your fault, you will face many challenges. Your injuries and medical care will be a top priority, but this can also come with extensive medical bills. Missed time from work can lead to financial distress, and an unsympathetic insurance company can make the … Continued
When a loved one dies as a result of an accident, surviving family members often find themselves dealing with grief and financial problems. It can be incredibly difficult to cope with the loss of a loved one, especially when the death could have been prevented. However, these families may be able to seek justice through … Continued
An Arkansas jury recently returned a substantial verdict in a case against tire manufacturer Hankook. A 76 year-old man suffered a fractured leg and hip in a truck crash that was caused by a loss of control that occurred when the tread on the right front tire separated from the body of the tire. Although … Continued
A woman was killed and four people were injured on August 22, 2016, when a tractor-trailer carrying a load of the propellant devices that inflate auto airbags crashed and exploded near the Quemado, Texas town on the Mexican border. The devices were manufactured by Takata, which has been forced by the National Highway Traffic Safety … Continued
The Public Utilities Commission in California has fined the Pacific Gas & Electric Company more that $25 million dollars for the company’s failure to keep proper investigative records of gas leaks and other safety problems. A house on the central California coast was destroyed by a gas explosion in one episode that was not adequately … Continued
On August 10, 2016, Pacific Gas & Electric Co. was found guilty by a California federal court jury of criminal activity for violating pipeline safety standards in a 2010 gas line explosion that killed eight people, injured many others, and caused widespread property damage. The company was also convicted of obstructing a subsequent federal investigation … Continued
The federal agency that regulates oil and gas pipelines has proposed to fine one of the Williams companies $1.6 million dollars for its violations of federal regulations that caused an October 2015 explosion at a gas compressor stations in Louisiana. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s investigation revealed numerous violations of federal pipeline safety regulations in … Continued