Hiring a Lawyer for an Accident With an Autonomous Vehicle
Many people entertain the idea of using an autonomous vehicle in the future. However, Congress and other lawmakers are concerned about the legal ramifications of autonomous vehicles, mainly about the safety of humans if a driverless car is involved in a car accident. Fortunately, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a unique…
Read MoreCan You Seek Workers’ Compensation for PTSD?
Many workers assume that workplace injuries only refer to the physical injuries that happen at the workplace. They may not think to pursue workers’ compensation benefits for the mental health disorders that they have developed from workplace accidents. Think of the many occupations where workers have suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, for example like retail…
Read MoreHow Is Broker / Shipper Liability Handled in Truck Accidents?
When it comes to truck accidents, victims often hold truck drivers or trucking companies liable for their injuries. While these two parties should be held to account for their roles in truck accidents, there are other parties that can be held liable for a victim’s injuries. Brokers and shippers in particular are two parties whose…
Read MoreThe Alarming Frequency of Birth Injuries
The birth of a baby should be a joyous occasion for expecting parents, but in many cases, errors made during the labor and delivery process can lead to devastating birth injuries. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that nearly seven in 1,000 children will suffer from a birth injury in their lifetime.…
Read MoreBruce Willis Was Diagnosed With Aphasia. What Is It?
Bruce Willis is an amazing actor that has played some of the most memorable characters in movies. Sadly, the movie star is retiring from acting because he is suffering from a condition known as aphasia. Aphasia is a condition that affects a person’s ability to communicate effectively. It causes issues with expressing and understanding speech,…
Read MoreAlcohol Detection Sensor Could Become Mandatory in Vehicles
Of all the safety features that can be incorporated into vehicles (now and in the near future), the alcohol detection sensor may be one of the best features presented. Congress is contemplating legislation that would make alcohol detection technology mandatory for all vehicles. Per Car Scoops, “The specific language of the federal mandate handed down…
Read MoreWhat Is the Right to Repair?
Last year, there was major headway made on the topic of the right to repair. Federal regulators began to discuss what could be done against unlawful restrictions placed by product manufacturers and their inability to allow consumers to repair their own products. Apple was the first company to begin to allow access to parts and…
Read MoreLack of Communication Ends in Unnecessary Amputation
Parkwest Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee is under fire for allegedly failing to properly inform a deaf patient of his treatment options, which lead to him requiring a partial leg amputation. The incident in question happened in 2017 when the patient went to the hospital after he had fallen and was feeling pain and numbness in…
Read MoreRisky Driving Leads to Deadly Accidents
2021 brought with it a number of issues many of us have never seen before. One of those issues was the increase in traffic fatalities, thought to be caused by riskier driving habits. This increase in deaths was seen across the United States and it does not seem like these numbers are decreasing. Transportation Secretary…
Read MoreSeniors and Smart Home Technology: Does It Work?
When you think of smart home technology, you do not often consider that your senior loved one or their caregiver would benefit from these products. The Washington Post, however, reports there are approximately 48 million Americans in caregiver roles and nearly half are using technology in new ways. As the Post discusses, implementing technology into…
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