Legal Articles, Car Accident

The High Costs of Drunken Drivers

Drunk drivers exact a high toll, causing thousands of deaths and tens of thousands of injuries each year in motor vehicle crashes.

Mixed Messages About Highway Safety in Arizona

According to the seventh annual Report Card on Highway Safety released by the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, Arizona ranks second to last in the nation for highway safety.

Sexual Violence Allegations in Nursing Homes Seldom Result in Arrest

Authorities have investigated at least 86 cases of sexual violence against elderly and disabled residents of Chicago nursing homes since July 2007, but only one of those cases resulted in an arrest.

Ruling Gives Injury Victims Right to Full Recovery of Medical Expenses

This past November, a California appellate court handed down an important victory for personal injury victims.

Georgia Ruling May Give Accident Victims More Time to File

The Supreme Court of Georgia’s ruling in Beneke v. Parker may afford accident victims more time to file a lawsuit in cases involving traffic citations.

Oil Rig, Gas Pipeline Work Rated the Worst Job in America

Those who work on oil rigs and gas pipelines have some of the most hazardous jobs in America. Workers who are injured on the job have important legal rights to recover compensation for their injuries.

Should Florida Ban Texting while Driving?

As texting while driving becomes more common, states have attempted to curb the activity by enacting texting bans. Will Florida be next?

Caps on Attorney Fees Only Hurt the Injured

Contingency fee arrangements give those who otherwise would not have access to the legal system a chance to pursue their legal rights.

Legal Rights of Injured Student Athletes

In Pennsylvania, students who are injured while playing sports may be able to seek recovery for their injuries.

No End In Sight For Toyota’s Woes

Last November Toyota gained notoriety for initiating the company’s largest recall in U.S. history, recalling more than 4 million vehicles.Since that time though, Toyota’s problems have only grown.

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