October, 2010 Articles

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Staying Clear of Big Trucks

The three states with the highest semi truck fatalities are Texas, California and Florida. Because of the size and weight of these road monsters, a good standard driving policy is to drive defensively ...
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Facts about Head on Collisions

When the front end of a vehicle collides with the front end of another vehicle, it is called a "head on collision." Although head on collisions account for about 2% of vehicle accidents, 10% ...
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Medication Errors and Their Devastating Effects

Each year, approximately 1.5 million people are sickened or injured as a result of a medication error and 100,000 of those people die. Hospitals spend roughly 3.5 billion each year on additional ...
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The Dangers Of Truck Accidents

The open road can be a dangerous place. Small passenger vehicles share the road with large, commercial vehicles such as eighteen-wheelers every day. Regular people are faced with maneuvering around ...
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Main Causes of Bicycle Accidents

Due to an increased effort and focus on a green, healthy style of living, using bicycles as a mode for transportation is becoming more and more popular. They are economic, fun and a great form of ...
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Wrongful Death in Michigan

Wrongful death is the taking of a person's life as a result of negligent or willful actions of another. In the state of Michigan, the victim's immediate family can file a wrongful death claim ...
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Effects of Defective Drugs

In order for a prescription drug to go on the market, it must undergo a series of tests before it gets approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Once the drug hits U.S. markets, the FDA ...
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Facts about Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Elder abuse is defined as any intentional, knowing or negligent act by a caregiver that causes harm or a risk of harm to a vulnerable elderly person. A vulnerable adult is a person who cannot protect ...
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How To Avoid Boating Accidents

With a plethora of lakes, rivers and a location conveniently on the beautiful coastline, boating is a popular recreational activity as well as a way of life for many residents of North Carolina. While ...
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Have You Been Injured in a Motorcycle Accident in Seattle?

Motorcyclists enjoy many freedoms on the road that motor vehicle operators don't share: agility, speed and lower fuel costs; however they naturally incur more risks than operators of a standard motor ...
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Consequences of Slip and Fall Accidents

When walking in a public place, it is your right to be advised and warned of any hazards that you are likely to encounter. If the hazard has been concealed, disguised or ignored, an accident is likely ...
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What is Products Liability?

Product liability law is the area of law where suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and retailers are held responsible for the injuries their products cause. There are three major types of product ...
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