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  • Why the FDA Has Recalled Nearly 150 Hand Sanitizers

    Defective hand sanitizers have flooded the market, and some are more dangerous than others. As of August 12, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had recalled 149 products for 3 primary reasons: Some hand sanitizers were contaminated with methanol and contained up to 80% of the poisonous substance Certain hand sanitizers had “concerningly low levels of ethyl alcohol or isopropyl ...
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  • How Speeding Affects Motor Vehicle Accidents

    More Accidents with More Serious Consequences According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), speeding has been involved in nearly 1/3 of all motor vehicle fatalities for more than 2 decades. In 2018, speeding killed 9,378 people, and in 2018, speeding was a contributing factor in 26% of all traffic fatalities. What Happens When You Speed? For many people, speeding just ...
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  • What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims in California?

    If you’ve been harmed by someone else’s negligence in the state of California, you have the right to seek legal action. Nevertheless, you must file your lawsuit in accordance with certain deadlines. These deadlines are known as statutes of limitations and there is a different statute of limitations for almost every type of case. Deadlines and Exceptions For personal injury claims , you only have ...
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  • What Is the Most Common Personal Injury Claim?

    According to the American Bar Association , motor vehicle accidents are the most common cause of personal injury lawsuits. They also provide a revealing example of how personal injury law works. Negligence and Torts Car accident cases are based on negligence , which occurs when a reasonable level of care is violated. They are also based on “ torts ,” or wrongdoings, which occur when one person’s ...
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  • The Long-Term Effects of a Brain Injury

    Brain injuries are serious and always require immediate medical attention due to the potentially life-threatening consequences they present to those who are not treated in the aftermath. In addition to having serious immediate effects, severe brain injuries can also produce long-term effects that can affect a survivor for the rest of his or her life, requiring ongoing medical care and resulting in ...
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  • Nursing Home Abuse – Red Flags You Should Notice

    Our elderly loved ones often require the care of professionals who are better equipped to care for their needs, especially if they suffer from serious medical conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease. To ensure they receive the care they need, we often entrust their wellbeing to nursing home facilities and expect our elderly loved ones to be treated with the respect and care they deserve. While ...
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  • Brain Injury Awareness Month

    This year marks the 30 th anniversary of Brain Injury Awareness Month! Every year during March, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) engages with the public to raise awareness about the impact of serious brain injuries . BIAA has chosen “Change Your Mind” as the theme for the 2018 to 2020 campaign. The purpose of the #ChangeYourMind public awareness campaign is to inform the general ...
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  • What Do I Need to Do After I’ve Been In a Car Accident?

    What you do after a car accident can have a major impact on any future injury or accident claims you might file. In addition to limiting the amount of compensation you are entitled to collect, doing the wrong thing after a collision can result with you becoming ineligible for other types of legal remedies. If you are ever involved in a serious car accident, you should immediately take the steps ...
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  • Can I Sue My Employer & File for Workers’ Comp?

    If you get injured at work, you can recover compensation from your employer through workers’ compensation benefits . Employees in every state are covered under both federal and state workers’ compensation laws. However, other than the exceptions we talk about below, you likely won’t be able to file a regular lawsuit for damages from your workplace injury or illness. In this blog, we explain how ...
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  • Can I Get Permanent Disability Benefits After I Filed My Workers' Comp Claim?

    If your work related injury or illness leaves you with a long lasting medical issue, you might be eligible to obtain permanent disability benefits through workers’ comp . Before you can get these benefits, you will need to have medical proof of your injury or illness to show that your condition isn’t likely to change. You will also need to demonstrate that your injury or illness is keeping you ...
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  • Self-Closing Door on BMW Slices off Man's Thumb

    A software engineer from Long Island lost his thumb after the self-closing doors on his BMW hacked it off. The man, Godwin Boateng, is now taking the auto-manufacturer to court for his injury. According to Boateng the pain from his injury was excruciating and unbearable. After this thumb was crushed in the door of his X5 SUV, it was completely severed and began to bleed profusely. "I can't ...
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  • What You Need to Know Before You Settle Your Workers’ Comp Case

    Insurance companies often offer injured workers a lump sum settlement for their workers’ comp claim . But before you take such an offer, it is important to think carefully about whether or not it’s the right move to make. In this blog, we explain how to decide if you should accept a lump sum settlement offer. Does It Make Sense to Settle? Insurers want to settle your claim with a lump sum because ...
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  • What Does My Workers’ Comp Company Know About Me After I File My Claim?

    Once you file your claim for workers’ compensation, the insurance company that handles your claim will begin to track down specific information about you. In fact, these companies can obtain a considerable amount of information about you without even contacting or questioning you. Because these companies can access your information, it is important to be careful to not provide any false or ...
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  • What Is a Third-Party Negligence Claim?

    When it comes to work-related injuries, a third-party is anyone other than the employer or co-workers. If your work-related injury was caused by the recklessness of a third-party, you can file a lawsuit to seek compensation for your damages. Below, we provide more information for you about third-party negligence claims . Is There a Difference Between Workers’ Comp & Third-Party Negligence? Workers ...
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  • Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim?

    Survivors of a deceased individual can file a wrongful death claim to seek compensation for their losses. A successful wrongful death claim can result in financial compensation that can be used to pay for things like lost wages from the deceased, loss of companionship, and funeral expenses. It doesn’t matter if the person’s death was intentional or caused by reckless acts, the surviving party of ...
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  • Never Say “Sorry” After a Car Accident

    People are almost never prepared for an accident. Following a car crash, people are often confused, disoriented, and frightened, especially if they’ve suffered an injury. Because they’re not thinking straight, they might be included to say “sorry” to any other motorists involved. The “sorry” isn’t necessarily an apology for causing the accident, but anyone who overhears you could make the ...
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