Watching your little one open his or her toys during the holidays can be a wonderful experience. Some toys, however, are less safe than others. W.A.T.C.H., or the World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to informing the public about dangerous children’s toys, products, and activities, like yo-yos, Legos, or jungle [...]
Prescription of controlled substances has been thrust into the national spotlight in recent years. Despite a national crackdown, new data shows doctors have prescribed larger numbers of potent controlled substances to Medicare patients than ever before. Tennessee came in second in the nation (just under Florida) in number of providers who wrote a minimum of [...]
The Takata Corporation supplies airbags to many of the cars we drive. In certain models produced since 2001, however, the airbags have failed to keep people safe; in fact, they have done just the opposite. More than 30 lawsuits have been filed against Takata alleging that that the airbags deploy with such force that drivers [...]
CrossFit is everywhere these days. The high-intensity and highly-addictive workout methodology has taken the country by storm, earning “converts” everywhere it goes. But CrossFit creates some dangerous situations for the people who follow the regimens, and could lead to long-term injuries. What exactly IS CrossFit? CrossFit is an exercise program that emphasizes core and strength [...]
Toyota has issued a number of recalls over the past few years – more than six million in April alone, and another two million in June – and things don’t seem to be improving. The problem? Three separate brake defects which affect a number of their models, including: Corolla Auris Corolla Rumion Crown Crown Majesta [...]
There are an awful lot of advertisements for lawyers out there, don’t you think? Between the television ads and the billboards and the websites, it can be hard to choose the right personal injury attorney for your specific needs. There are, however, some things you can do to help narrow down your search for the [...]
Some of the most important steps are taken right after an accident occurs. That’s because important information and evidence can be lost in the shuffle, and because sometimes our memories of an accident can get a little hazy over time. If you or your loved one gets into an accident – especially one where an [...]
Car accidents make feel people particularly vulnerable, because there’s little to nothing you can do to control the driving habits of other people. One of the main causes of car accidents is distracted driving: when a person performs another action or task while operating a motor vehicle. We usually think of cell phone usage, but [...]
Personal injury lawsuits sometimes get a bad reputation because most people don’t really know what “counts” as a personal injury. After all, sometimes an accident really is just an accident. The defining element of a personal injury lawsuit is fault: whose actions (or inactions) resulted in your injury? And were those actions (or inactions) caused [...]
The beginning of a new school year is always exciting – even if you don’t particularly want to go back! But a school and its grounds can be potentially dangerous places, and injuries can happen. We want your kids to be safe and sound this year, so we’ve compiled a list of helpful tips for [...]
