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If you have been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, and have begun the process of bringing a lawsuit against them, then you may already have been given an offer for a settlement. For a number of reasons, it may seem tempting to take that settlement as soon…

Premises liability is the field of personal injury law that deals with injuries that people suffer due to someone failing to perform proper care of a building they own, or of the area immediately around the building. Together, premises liability claims constitute the single largest cause for personal injury lawsuits…

Mobileye, an Israeli firm that designs driver-assist technology, has begun testing its self-driving car in New York City. This move signals a step forward with the technology, which several companies are looking to implement in their vehicles in the near future. However, self-driving cars have proved to be problematic for…

Electrocution is the fourth leading cause of accidental injury in workplaces across the United States. This type of injury is especially prevalent in the construction industry, but they can potentially happen anywhere that workers use electrical equipment. But why are there so many electrocutions in the workplace in the first…

In the wake of a serious accident, most people are struggling simply to deal with the aftermath of what happened. However, many accident victims may begin hearing from insurance companies shortly after their accident, looking to pressure them to settle their claims. Here are five ways insurers pressure accident victims…

Aggressive driving is a shockingly common contributor to motor vehicle accidents. This style of driving endangers not only the person driving aggressively, but also every other person on the road. But what exactly is aggressive driving? What makes it so dangerous, and how can you protect yourself from aggressive drivers?

There is no industry more dangerous to its own workers than construction. Statistically speaking, construction workers are about six times more likely to be involved in an on-the-job accident than the average worker, making it the deadliest profession in America. But what makes the construction industry so dangerous, compared to…

Every worker should be able to do their jobs without undue risk of harm in their workplace. Unfortunately, some employers will not do what they are supposed to do, neglecting or ignoring safety regulations that are intended to prevent accidental injury. Identifying and addressing these safety concerns is crucial to…

Many people are out on the road on July 4, going to Independence Day parties and visiting family. Unfortunately, that also makes it one of the most dangerous times of the year for drivers, when they are unusually likely to get injured in motor vehicle accidents. Here are five ways…

When people are hurt in preventable accidents that result from other people’s negligent conduct, the focus usually falls on the physical injuries they suffer. In many cases, though, the psychological harm caused by negligence can be just as bad as the physical harm, or sometimes it can be even worse….