How careful are you when you know you’re doing something dangerous? Even just carrying a knife to the kitchen table or carrying a hot cup of coffee is enough to make most people slow down and be cautious. So why don’t we do the same thing in the car? Driving is the...
Month: May 2020
Trucker fatigue is deadly but preventable
Truckers drive many miles over long hours. They’re hauling heavy loads in large trucks with trailers attached, which means they always need to be prepared to handle obstacles that come up while they’re on the road. Unfortunately, there are instances in which they...
Can a “sniff test” predict the odds of recovery after a brain injury?
When someone suffers a serious brain injury, one of the hardest things for their family members to endure is the initial waiting period in which doctors struggle to determine just how well the victim is likely to recover. There’s a lot of guesswork involved. Doctors...
Why a slip-and-fall incident is classic premises liability
“Premises liability” is a legal term that refers to the specific risks a business or property owner incurs when their property is accessible to the public. People have an obligation to maintain facilities in a safe and clean manner to help ensure that no one gets hurt...