According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries. Close to 47% of traumatic brain injury emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and deaths were the result of falls. Traumatic brain injuries caused by falls are most often found in children under the age of 14 and […]

In January of 2021, drug maker Nostrum Laboratories voluntary recalled its popular diabetes drug metformin over concerns that it contained unacceptable levels of a cancer-causing agent. This latest recall involves one lot of 750 mg extended-release tablets. This recall is an expansion of a recall initiated by Nostrum in November of 2020, which involved other […]

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, motor vehicle accidents are among the leading causes of death in children. Safe driving and having the appropriate safety gear can help keep children safe in the car. Younger children should be placed in appropriately sized car seats and booster seats to keep them safe. A […]

In the summer of 2020, the Arizona Supreme Court issued an order that could have a major effect on the legal community. The court eliminated the ban on nonlawyers having economic interests in law firms. It also eliminates the rule regarding fee sharing with nonlawyers. Access to Justice The Arizona ruling follows a similar ruling […]

It is always a good time to talk to your teen about safe driving habits. Teens tend to be reckless and may not always make the best decisions on the road. Here are some driving tips you can discuss with your teen driver: Don’t Drink or Use Drugs and Drive The legal drinking age in […]

Most people can go days without hearing legal terms except on TV. However, if you’ve been injured in an accident, then you may suddenly find yourself faced with some confusing terms. Here are legal terms everyone should know. Lawyer or Attorney These terms are used interchangeably and mean very similar things. A lawyer is someone […]

Most car accidents are caused by a driver’s negligence. However, sometimes accidents can result from defective or poorly maintained roadways. Dangerous road conditions can lead to serious and even deadly accidents. In Florida, the state, county, or city that is in charge of the roadway is responsible for maintaining it in a safe condition. They […]

A federal judge restarted dozens of pending cases involving the weed killer Roundup after a settlement totaling $10.9 billion had been reached in other cases. The Roundup litigation had been stayed in order to give Monsanto, now owned by Bayer, the opportunity to negotiate a settlement. Now U.S. District Judge Vince Chabria plans to move […]

More than 95,000 people filed sex abuse claims against the Boy Scouts of America. Now the organization must reach a settlement in its ongoing bankruptcy case in these cases by next summer or risk being unable to operate. The total number of cases was announced in November after a deadline passed for victims to come […]

A statute of limitations is a time period, established by a legislature, within which a lawsuit must be filed. The purpose of a statute of limitations is to force people to diligently pursue their claims. It is also meant to protect defendants from the litigation of claims that are long dormant. Whether you’ve been injured […]