Inadequate building security Inadequate building security is the cause of thousands of personal injuries each year. Landlords and property owners have a legal duty to protect guests on their premises from accident and attack. If they fail to do so, the victim may have grounds to file a premises liability claim. What Constitutes Negligent or Inadequate Security? Hotels, colleges, hospitals, apartments and other properties where people live are expected to be safe. When someone staying… read more →
Autonomous or self driving cars may be the wave of the future. While Google is currently leading the development of autonomous vehicles, other companies are now seeing the benefit of these types of cars and are working on their own vehicles. The issue is important enough for California to have recently passed legislation about self-driving cars, with the obvious implication that they will soon be prevalent enough to warrant regulation. How close are we to… read more →
Nursing home abuse is the most common types of abuse in the United States. The statistics regarding nursing home abuse are all the more frightening because so many people are unaware of the scope of the problem. If you know someone who is the victim of nursing home abuse, it is important to report it to the proper resources. In some cases, this may mean hiring a nursing home abuse lawyer to expose the abuse… read more →
Distracted driving: There’s an app for that Distracted driving, defined as anything that takes a driver’s attention away from the road, is extremely dangerous, resulting in death and injury to thousands of people each year. While any activity that distracts the driver is dangerous, the rise in the use of cell phones and tablets, particularly for hands-on activities such as texting, has caused an exponential increase in the rate of accidents from distracted driving. When… read more →
Seeking Medical Treatment After A Car Accident Being in a car accident is frightening, but if you are not seriously injured, you may be tempted to dismiss the whole incident as an annoying interlude rather than a future problem. Unfortunately, failing to seek medical attention immediately after an accident can lead to much greater problems down the road if your symptoms worsen. It is always better to err on the side of caution and seek… read more →
