There are a number of medical conditions which can cause a woman to give birth prematurely. Many of these conditions can emerge suddenly, while others may have distinct warning signs. Whatever the cause, generally speaking it is better when a woman carries her baby to term – about 38 to 40 weeks – than when […]
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VW Execs Could Go to Prison Over Emissions Scandal – Why it Matters
February 6, 2017 By
On January 11, 2017, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Volkswagen AG had agreed to plead guilty and pay $4.3 billion in criminal and civil penalties, for equipping its vehicles to cheat emissions tests and, more remarkably, that six executives and employees were indicted on multiple charges. One of the six had already […]
How to Resolve Legal Malpractice Claims
Even legal professionals, who we trust to handle complicated and skill-sensitive cases, are just as capable as anyone else of negligence and simple incompetence. Lawyers are still human and make mistakes, but to avoid severely impacting clients these mistakes must be minor. Should a lawyer fail to uphold his or her duty and that failure […]
Hand Injury Claims
If you’ve suffered a hand injury, you may be eligible to make a claim for compensation for damages. It is important to seek legal counsel to understand the value of your case and the best approach to take. If your hand injury occurred while you were on the job, you may be eligible for workers’ […]
Elbow Injury Claims
What’s so funny about the funny bone? It certainly isn’t funny when you sustain an elbow injury that is painful and possibly debilitating. Common types and causes of elbow injuries The elbow, though simple in its range of movements is actually quite complex in its structure. It consists of three moving parts: the humerus, radius […]
Shoulder Injury Claims
Shoulder injuries may result from automobile collisions or workplace accidents. A slip and fall may also result in a shoulder injury in some cases. In a car wreck the force of the impact may result in injuries to various parts of the body including your shoulder. In fact, shoulder injuries are almost as frequent as […]
Are Your Candles Poisoning You?
September 26, 2016 By
Whether you enjoy the ambience, are dipping your toes in aromatherapy, or just want to cover up bad odors in your home, you need to know that paraffin candles are not the way to go. Paraffin produces toxic chemicals when burned, even if you are using unscented candles. Some wicks contain lead. Artificial and synthetic […]
Premises Liability in Mass Shootings
August 23, 2016 By
Can businesses and property owners be held liable in mass shootings? No one will dispute that the ultimate responsible party is the shooter, but what about the businesses that fail to look after the safety of their customers, employees and other guests? The answer isn’t simple. Each case is unique. Businesses and property owners can […]
Athletes – Listen to Your Bodies: The Dangers of Ignoring a Concussion
August 12, 2016 By
With the Rio games in full-swing, we should take a moment to discuss the dangers of concussions. Specifically, why so many athletes suffer from them and their impact on long term health. Concussion Science Concussions have been associated with several severe symptoms including: Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Migraines Anxiety Depression Problems with cognitive processing Memory loss […]
