Those who have had Exactech knee and ankle replacements should be aware of a recent recall by the company. The specific problem surrounds thousands of polyethylene plastic inserts due to potentially plastic wear occurring earlier than expected, resulting in failure of the implant and subsequent r...
Employees in Alabama may benefit from learning about two amendments that the Security Exchange Commission, or SEC, proposed this past February for the whistleblower rewards program rules. According to the SEC Chair, the proposed amendments are designed to help ensure that whistleblowers are incen...
Brain injuries can happen a number of ways in everyday life. Traumatic brain injuries, however, frequently, happen during an auto accident. A traumatic brain injury, also called a TBI, is a sudden impact to the head. The brain becomes bruised and often bleeds as a result. Sadly, many victims suff...
Getting into an automobile accident in Washington, DC and suffering a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can change your life quickly. Depending on the severity of the injury, it can negatively affect motor skills, cognition, speech, vision and other areas of the body. If you have had this occur or know a ...
A growing number of motor vehicle consumers yearn for larger vehicles, ones that can transport kids, supplies, sporting equipment – you name it. In 2009, pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans made up nearly half of all new U.S. vehicle sales. In 2021, light trucks made up 75 percent of new vehicle purcha...
A catastrophic injury is a trauma that happens without a warning, often changing a person's life if they need long-term care and are unable to work. There are several types of catastrophic injuries that a person in Washington, DC may experience. Spine and spinal cord injuries The spinal cord is a primar...
When a truck driver goes through a red light and hits another vehicle, expect the injured victim to sue the driver. A driver who deliberately commits a moving violation could face a civil suit in Washington, DC, but not every truck accident is the driver's fault. Plaintiffs may find another party is neg...
Auto accident fatalities are extremely unfortunate events in the lives of the victim's families. Not only does the decedent lose their life, but the family is left to deal with the aftermath that can include loss of financial support for dependent children and loss of consortium for spouses. It c...
Everybody in Washington, DC knows that drinking and driving can lead to a terrible car accident. But driving while sober but sleepy can be just as dangerous, according to government sources. Lack of sleep can impair your judgment, ability to perceive what is going on around you, and reaction time. Ju...
A civil lawsuit could become a “class action suit” when a plaintiff chooses to sue on behalf of a group. For example, a company might release a defective product, so a class action lawsuit seeks to recover damages for all those harmed. A Washington, DC resident might read about a class action suit and ...
Truck accidents can be some of the most devastating accidents in Washington, DC and throughout the country. When a large tractor-trailer gets out of control and collides with smaller passenger vehicles, there are often deaths involved. Many people don't know how important proper truck loading is to prev...
Alabama whistleblowers are the frontline defense against unfair businesses practices, including violations of workplace safety provisions designed to safeguard employees' welfare on the job. Why is exposing workplace safety violations important? Alabama businesses are bound by law to protect thei...
If you think there is a serious problem with a product or company that could harm other consumers, you could file a class-action lawsuit in Washington, DC. Whether your harm was physical or financial, it might be possible to start a class action lawsuit. Problems addressed in a class-action suit You cou...
One of the most significant results of the Enron scandal of the 1990s was the enactment of the Whistleblower Protection Act that further enhanced the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978. This law protects insiders from retaliation and prosecution when they turn state evidence, including in Washington, DC. ...
Car accidents are common in Washington, DC and around the country. Researchers have determined that the number of fatal accidents rose in 2020. Catastrophic auto accidents can occur due to various causes. What does the data show? Data collected by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administratio...
Bicyclists often find themselves involved in many near misses. For example, as a bicyclist nears a driveway, a driver may pull into the driveway too fast and without looking. An alert bicyclist may come to a stop before colliding, but many Washington, DC bicyclists could end up hurt in a crash. Similarl...
Mediation is a great way for legal parties in Washington, DC to resolve their differences because it is cheaper than a full legal battle, but it still provides an avenue to reach a settlement that everyone agrees on. However, if the suit is a class action suit, mediation works a bit differently. What se...
The aftermath of a car crash could leave someone thankful to be alive. Numerous vehicle collisions in Washington, DC result in fatalities, and some accidents end with the survivors dealing with permanent disabilities. Anyone who walks away from an accident with minor injuries may feel some relief, but i...
Sometimes, workers in Washington, DC may find a reason to bring about whistleblower claims. If they suspect or know that fraud is taking place in the workplace, it's good to bring it to their employer's attention. Unfortunately, retaliation against whistleblo...
When consumers in Washington, DC and around the country make online purchases, they are almost always required to agree to a list of terms and conditions before their transactions are processed. When they check a box to agree to these terms and conditions, they often give up their right to file a lawsui...
Why are there so many SUVs on Washington, DC roads? The answer varies, and some owners prefer sport utility vehicles for their cargo space and passenger comfort. Others look at the size of the vehicle and assume a larger model comes with greater safety. True, many SUV manufacturers work hard to increase...
According to auto accident statistics, 2020 was not a good year for pedestrians. While walking and jogging receive positive news for their health benefits, anyone out and about near traffic takes a risk. Alabama's roads have many pedestrians and moving vehicles, which contributes to the unfortuna...
Some vehicle accidents only cause minor injury to a driver in Washington, DC, but other injuries are permanent. Injuries that cause permanent or long-term damage often get called catastrophic. A common type of catastrophic injury from vehicle accidents is a spinal column injury. Overview of ...
The destruction that is caused by semitruck accidents in Washington, DC can vary from severe to catastrophic. Whether drivers follow federal trucking standards affects how many vehicles are involved in crashes with negligent truck drivers. There are U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) tire regulatio...
One of the most devastating injuries that a person can suffer from after a car accident is a traumatic brain injury, also known as a TBI. This occurs when, after a serious accident, there is medium or long-term brain damage – damage that may impact a person for the rest of their life. Someone who...
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