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As a general rule, you are legally responsible only for your own actions, but there are exceptions. Under the theory of vicarious liability, certain parties can be held liable for an injury that they did not cause through their own actions. But vicarious liability is limited to relationships where there is a legal connection between […]

Headlines about concussions and the link between concussion and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) have significantly raised awareness of safety measures in contact sports. CTE is a neurodegenerative condition that leads to brain cell destruction and other cognitive impairments. The prevailing wisdom is that suffering multiple concussions is the most significant risk factor for permanent brain […]

The development of assistive technologies for brain injury sufferers has improved dramatically in recent years. As one of the major causes of disability among children and young adults, traumatic brain injury (TBI) presents unique challenges for diagnosis, treatment and coping with long-term effects. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that approximately 1.7 million […]

The dangers associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI) have been well established for years. As the rate of TBI has increased and become a leading cause of death and injury in the country, researchers are trying to better understand the long-term effects of TBI on the body and brain of the affected individual. The normal […]

Commercial truckers should prepare to see new regulations take effect in 2018. These rules affect certain work requirements for truckers. These regulations are largely intended to improve the safety of truck drivers and other motorists through improved reporting, stricter time restrictions for driving, and expanded oversight of the use of substances. Electronic Logging Devices Installation […]