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Loose lips may sink ships, but thoughtless posts on social media can torpedo your personal injury case. Whether it be on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, or whatever next year’s big new social media site may be, your posts, photos, comments, and videos can and will be used against you in a court of law….

Convenient Keyless Car Ignitions Can Pose Major Carbon Monoxide Risks The push-button convenience that comes with a keyless car ignition also comes with a risk that you could die of carbon monoxide poisoning. To date, at least 13 people have died due to cars with keyless ignitions having been left running in garages inadvertently….

New Technology Seeks to Reduce Risk of Drowsy Driving Accidents We hear a lot about the dangers of drunk driving and distracted driving, and rightly so. But the spotlight justifiably placed on these crucial safety issues can obscure a problem that can be just as common and equally as dangerous: drowsy driving. 100,000 Crashes…

Tractor-Trailer Safety Rules May Be Weakened Under Federal Highway Funding Bill Among the many battles being currently fought in the U.S. Congress is one that could have a serious impact on your safety. At issue is whether regulations on tractor-trailers will be weakened – and the dangers of more big-rig accidents, injuries, and deaths…

What Have We Learned From The Ebola Virus Scare? With the advances made in medicine over the past few decades, it seems near impossible to contract the plague, smallpox, polio, or certain viruses. However, in the Fall of 2014 the Ebola virus made its way to the United States. Once it did, patients and…

Are You A Distracted Driver? If asked, most of us would say we are pretty safe drivers. Why is it then that accident happen? If we are all driving according to acceptable safety standards, shouldn’t it follow that car wrecks should not be at an all-time high? The answer likely lies in the fact…

Why Teens Text And Drive Ask anyone with a teenage child why their kids do anything, and the answer is likely to be “because they are a teenager”, or “who knows”. Teenagers have a way of thinking they know everything, and that the bad stories they hear will never happen to them. Of course…

How To Pick A Mechanic Car accidents result in more than just personal injuries, most times your car is also damaged in the incident. If your car is not completely damaged, the insurance company may require you to seek an estimate for repairs. It is critical to pick a mechanic that will give you…

Schools In: Keeping Kids Safe On The Bus School is officially back in session, and that means slowing down in school zones and watching out for kids getting on and off school buses. Unfortunately not every driver is diligent enough to avoid an accident, and injuries involving school buses do occur. We all know…

What Is A Physician’s Lien? Most victims of personal injury cases require medical attention, but few are prepared to bear the cost immediately. In order to get you the care you need, physicians often times provide the medical services and then bill you later. For services provided as a result of a car wreck…