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Smartphones and social media keep us connected, but that connection comes at a deadly cost when people use their phones behind the wheel. What used to be a quick glance at a notification can become a life-changing car accident in a matter of seconds. In this blog, we explain how social media use while driving…

Sepsis is not an illness that “waits its turn.” It is a life-threatening organ-dysfunction caused by the body’s extreme response to infection, and in older adults, especially nursing home residents, sepsis can develop quickly and carry a high risk of death or long-term disability. How long someone can survive with untreated sepsis depends on many…

Dog bites are emotionally charged, medically serious, and, from an insurer’s point of view, increasingly expensive. For personal injury lawyers who handle these cases, that combination creates opportunities for clients; for insurers, it creates risk. In this blog, we discuss the forces behind rising dog bite costs, why insurance carriers react defensively, and what that…

When you’re involved in a car accident, an available video recording from a city traffic camera, a red-light/speed camera, a police dashcam or body-worn camera, or a business’s security camera can be the single most important piece of evidence. The bad news: most systems overwrite recordings automatically and retention windows are often short. The good…

When Congress fails to pass appropriations and parts of the federal government shut down, many people worry about how that pause will affect ongoing legal matters, including personal injury settlements and the liens that must be resolved before you can receive money. The short answer: a shutdown can slow some federal processes that affect liens…

Halloween is one of the most fun nights of the year, costumes, candy, and neighborhood togetherness. But it’s also one of the most dangerous nights for pedestrians, especially children. The combination of increased foot traffic, low light, costumes that reduce visibility, and impaired or distracted drivers creates a higher-than-normal risk of serious injury or death.…

Keeping a safe distance between vehicles is one of the simplest, and most effective, ways to avoid a car accident. Yet rear-end collisions remain one of the most common crash types on American roads. In this blog, we explain how to judge a safe following distance, why following too closely (tailgating) produces crashes, provide practical…

Slip and fall accidents happen fast, but the consequences can last for months or years. When a fall in an apartment building causes injury, the natural question is: who’s responsible? The short answer is: it depends. Liability turns on who controlled or maintained the area where the fall happened, what the property owner or manager…

Headlight glare, whether from oncoming vehicles, mis-aimed lights, or reflections, is widely perceived by drivers as a serious hazard. When a driver is briefly “blinded,” visibility drops, reaction times lengthen, and crash risk may rise. But how significant is the problem and does it really lead to car accidents? In this blog, we provide breakdown…

When families place their loved ones in a nursing home, they expect compassionate care, medical attention, and respect. Unfortunately, negligence in nursing homes is far too common, often resulting in serious injuries, illnesses, and even death. Nursing home negligence occurs when a facility or staff member fails to provide the level of care that a…