While football may be a fun and exciting sport to watch, it can be a painful game to play. Most NFL players suffer bruises, concussions, and a variety of other injuries throughout the course of their careers, with each ailment bringing with it a host of other complications. Here are some of the most common […]
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Lawsuits Involving Cell Phone Radiation
Technology has developed leaps and bounds over the decades. However, the elation can often be short lived as there can be consequences associated with the advancements in modern technology. Cell phone radiation has become a prominent legal study in the past few years as cases are being fought. The following will focus on lawsuits involving […]
Are Freeway Speed Limits for Trucks Too High?
Accidents are a regular occurrence on freeways around the country. There are concerns associated with the speeds that are established on these freeways. The speeds are generally deemed a tad ‘elevated’ in comparison to the safety requirements suggested by experts. Accidents that involve trucks are often associated with speeding being the major mistake leading to […]
Concussions Should Not Be Regarded Lightly
A concussion is termed as a sudden injury to the brain caused by trauma to the head. These are very common in contact sports, and in accidents. Concussions range from mild to severe. Mild concussions may not even manifest any symptoms, and severe concussions may need a few days in the hospital for recuperation. When […]
What is Res Ipsa Loquitur?
Res ipsa loquitur, often shortened to just “res ipsa,” is a legal concept that is used in negligence cases to substitute for evidence. Literally translated, it is Latin for “the thing speaks for itself.” Background Res ipsa is a concept in common law or law based on the idea that judges’ decisions create binding “precedents.” […]
The Most Critical Points of Bicycle Safety
Riding a bicycle is extremely beneficial to both human beings and the environment. It is a great way to get exercise, it is an efficient means of transportation and it is completely sustainable by using no non-renewable resources. But while riding a bicycle may be convenient and effective, it still requires that the rider adhere […]
Is it Safer to Drive or Take Public Transit?
As the United States gravitates toward greener living, many Americans ponder the various ways of commuting to work. Most citizens simply want to know which is safer, driving a privately owned vehicle or taking public transportation. However, other people are more interested in finding ways of making all forms of transportation safer to use. Safety […]
Are Houstonians Safe Drivers?
Traffic in Houston has been a concern for many years. Not only are the congested highways in the area costly and dangerous, residential streets have caused concern for some residents. In 2001 there were 189 fatal accidents in the Houston area, with 74 of them being the result of a drunk driver. These statistics are […]
The Airbag Wars
In the rather short annals of the ubiquitous automobile, many wars have been waged in the interests of certain developments in the industry. At the beginning, it used to be over horsepower, then fuel economy and now in the name of all things, the number of airbags. Many cleverly composed magazine as well as television […]
A List of Prominent Negligence Cases
In the area of negligence law, there are various Supreme Court cases that every lawyer should know. Jurisdictions depend on a lawyer’s knowledge of these prominent negligence cases in creating a verdict for a plaintiff. Cases like Palsgraff v. Long Island and Byrne v. Boadle should be part of the everyday vocabulary of a seasoned […]