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forklift that wasn't inspected for defects sits in a warehouse.
June 30, 2021

Forklift Defects: The Dangers of Skipping Inspections

Forklifts are powerful pieces of machinery that must be maintained properly. When in good working order and inspected correctly, forklifts should pose minimal risk to […]

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Fifth wheel RV overturned on highway
April 30, 2021

Trucking Accidents: How to Avoid Them

Accidents involving commercial trucks are especially dangerous and unfortunately happen with alarming regularity. When trucks that weigh up to 80,000 pounds collide with other vehicles […]

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what is premises liability law
April 23, 2021

Premises Liability Law: What Clients and Attorneys Need to Know

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury as a result of an accident caused by negligent or dangerous conditions on someone else’s […]

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takata airbag recall update
April 16, 2021

The Hidden Dangers of Defective Airbags

  In 2013, there was a massive recall of vehicles that contained Takata Airbag Systems. Airbags deployed at random, and some even exploded and hit […]

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Car involved in a front underride accident with a semi-truck
April 8, 2021

Bipartisanship Legislation Seeks to Protect Drivers from Deadly Underride Accidents

In early March, Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Marco Rubio (R-FL)  and U.S. Representatives Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) and Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA) reintroduced the Stop Underrides […]

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alcohol impaired driving
April 1, 2021

Alcohol-Impaired Driving & Car Accidents

Did you know that 29 people in the United States die every day from auto accidents involving drunk drivers? It’s a statistic that sadly affects […]

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March 25, 2021

Common Causes of Distracted Driving

We’ve all seen it, and might even be guilty of doing it from time to time. Unfortunately, distracted driving is a common occurrence that also […]

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March 22, 2021

What should I do if I have been injured on unsafe property owned by an individual or business?

Property owners have a responsibility to keep their properties safe and secure to protect people from serious injury. Far too often, people are seriously injured […]

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March 22, 2021

Five Safety Trips for Spring Break Travel

Spring break is a common time for travelling long distances by car. With COVID still impacting travel patterns and choices, even more vehicles will be […]

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driver fatigue
March 18, 2021

Driver Fatigue & Car Accidents

Whether for business or pleasure, a lot of people have driven through the night at some point. Unfortunately, many people have also been involved in […]

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rideshare accident liability
March 11, 2021

Who’s responsible in Uber/Lyft crashes?

  Rideshare Accident Liability “Liability” is another word for responsibility. Typically, the person or party who caused a crash is liable for paying damages related […]

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Woman getting help and claiming for PTSD after a car accident
February 25, 2021

Can you link post-traumatic stress to a car accident?

The noise, confrontation, and physical pain can be overwhelming for anyone involved, especially those who didn’t cause the accident and didn’t see it coming. But can you claim for PTSD after a car accident? Yes.

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