According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), semi trucks require three times the stopping distance of an automobile, and are five times as likely to cause serious injury or death during an accident. As such, numerous regulations govern commercial trucks, making an accident case far more complex than one involving an automobile. Here are a few regulations an Orlando truck accident lawyer may review to determine if there has been negligence on the… read more →
Auto Recalls Double The Record in 2014 Recognizing their potential liability, automakers are now issuing more recalls than ever before, and actually set a record for doing so in 2014. According to information from the Associated Press, there were 803 recalls affecting more than 64 million vehicles, far surpassing the previous record of 30.8 million in a single year. General Motors Leads the Pack for most Recalls Recalls of General Motors vehicles far surpassed those… read more →
Pre-existing injuries should not prevent you from obtaining the personal injury settlement you deserve. Not all personal injury victims are in perfect health at the time of their accident. Many have pre-existing conditions that may or may not be related to their current injury; however, that doesn’t stop insurance companies from trying to avoid liability. Having pre-existing injuries doesn’t have to prevent you from obtaining a settlement. Here is what you need to know in… read more →
The FDA states they are responsible for US drug safety According to its official website, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for “assuring the safety, efficacy and security of human and veterinary drugs”, among other things. Having an agency responsible for ensuring drug safety should mean that medications approved for public use are safe; however, that may not necessarily be the case. In fact, there is increasing evidence that the FDA might actually… read more →
Personal injury lawsuits can take months or even years. In the meantime, you may be unable to work, and could even find yourself faced with unusually high medical bills. To ease their financial burden, many people take out lawsuit loans. These loans allow people to have cash right away, and are not payable until there is a settlement. This practice has its advantages and disadvantages, which is why you should carefully weigh the pros and… read more →
