The effects of traumatic brain injury have been at the forefront of debates about contact sports in recent years. Professional sports organizations have instituted rules to reduce brain injuries. State legislatures in all states have passed legislation to help prevent traumatic brain injuries through training, education and establishing protocols for removing athletes if a concussion […]
Archives for February 2018
The Role of GPS Use in Car Accidents
The use of GPS systems in cars is a fact of modern life. The technology that a GPS provides has been a tremendous convenience to drivers whether they use integrated GPS systems or devices on a smart phone. One of the major disadvantages of a GPS is that it is known to cause distracted driving […]
The Real Costs of Motorcycle Accidents
It is no surprise that motorcyclists are at increased risk of being severely injured when involved in an accident. Motorcyclists have no barriers protecting them from the road and other cars. Riders also do not have the same control as car drivers do because of the mechanics of a motorcycle. Also, car drivers may have […]
Liability in Dog Bite Cases
Being injured by a dog bite can be a traumatic experience. But unlike other kinds of person injury claims, the laws of liability are often different for dog-bite victims. Most victims in these cases do not sue based on negligence because the majority of states have strict liability laws. In a strict liability state, recovering […]
Automobile Seat Heater Burn Hazard
Automobile safety advocates are still concerned about the potential burn hazards associated with heated seats. Once only a luxury car item, seat heaters are becoming standard in many new makes and models. Unfortunately, most of these heating systems still don’t have appropriate temperature thresholds. This means that seats can get dangerously hot and present burn […]