If you have been following the coverage leading up to the athletic events in Rio this summer, you may be wondering if the real competition is which host city can provide the most deplorable conditions. Problems with water, and more, plaguing the athletes’ housing in Sochi made headlines in 2014, but Rio takes the cake. […]
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In-Vehicle Communication Technology is Not as Safe as You Think
The problem of distracted driving is plaguing the roads of America. In 2014, 3,179 people were killed as a result of distracted drivers (according to the official US government website for distracted driving: distraction.gov). Many people think that this problem can be avoided by using hands-free communication devices and other in-vehicle features. However, recent studies […]
Tort Reform
When you are injured because of someone else’s negligent actions, in most cases, you are entitled to compensation for your injuries. Lay people often refer to this as personal injury law or negligence law. However, lawyers know that the proper term is tort law. Like any other type of law, tort law can be changed. […]
Zombie Awareness Month: Basic Zombie Safety Tips
In celebration of Zombie Awareness Month, we bring you some basic safety tips for preparing for the zombie apocalypse. Gather Your Emergency Supplies Prepare for a complete breakdown of services. You’ll need supplies for sheltering in place as well as a kit for evacuation. Supplies you will need include: Fully stocked fist aid kit. Don’t […]
Zero Annual Traffic Deaths, A New Approach in Automotive Thinking
Over 37,000 people die in road collisions each year, according to the Association for Safe International Road Travel. James Kuffner, Chief Technology Officer at the Toyota Research Institute, is one of many experts around the world that are a proposing a new goal for the auto industry. Zero traffic deaths. Kuffner makes the claim that […]
Office Safety
Did you know that the rate of disabling fall injuries is two to two and a half times greater for office workers than non-office workers? We don’t typically think of an office as a dangerous work environment, but accidents in the office are quite common. In fact, it is probably because there are no massive […]
Accident Attorneys Organization 2016 Law Student Scholarship Contest
AccidentAttorneys.org is offering a $1,000 scholarship for current law school students and pre-law college or university students planning to attend law school! Our attorneys value education and helping those in need. It’s why we’ve been involved with charitable work since our inception and it’s part of the reason we are now offering a $1,000 scholarship […]
Kentucky Motor Vehicle Accident Laws and Safety Requirements
Over 20,000 people are injured in traffic accidents each year in Kentucky, rendering Kentucky roads some of the deadliest in the nation. A Kentucky car accident lawsuit or settlement demand will be governed by the following legal principles: Statute of Limitations: In Kentucky, you have one year from the date of an accident to file […]
Top 5 Defective Product Resources
1. Product Liability Accidents If a defective product caused your accident, it changes the nature of your case and who can be held financially liable for your injuries. Defective products are behind all kinds of accidents and it is often only through a thorough investigation by an experienced product liability attorney that the true cause […]