The kids are finally back in school again. If your district is holding in-person classes, that means you’re about to venture back into hectic drop-off and pickup situations. After a year and a half away, it’s time for drivers and pedestrians to brush up on their accident avoidance skills. This guide from the National Highway […]
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The end of summer is often crammed with as many last-minute cookouts as the weather will allow, but if you served Hostess burger and hot dog buns recently, you may have been exposed to listeria and salmonella. On August 13, Hostess voluntarily recalled several types of their hot dog and hamburger buns, including those with
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Not every court case is resolved at trial. In fact, it’s usually preferable to avoid trial, since that can be a time-consuming and often stressful process for the plaintiff and witnesses. When a case is strong enough, many defendants and insurance companies offer a settlement instead. In short, a settlement is a legally binding agreement
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Do you or your children own a Onewheel skateboard? While this new technology guarantees a lot of summer fun, it may come at a high price. Over the past year, three wrongful death suits have been filed against the manufacturing company, Future Motion, Inc. When you pay anywhere from $950 to $1,800 for a hoverboard-like
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Summer is in full swing, and dog owners are taking advantage of the great weather. Not every dog is “man’s best friend,” however. Poorly trained, aggressive, triggered or rabid dogs can attack humans, leaving behind serious injury and lasting trauma. Children and the elderly are the most vulnerable, but everyone is at risk. Every year,
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Now that summer is here and pandemic restrictions are lifting, more people are taking their recreational vehicles out on the road. RVs are fun and convenient—especially when you’re not comfortable staying in hotels or camping—but they’re also awkward vehicles to drive. If you’re driving on the roads alongside an RV, make sure to give them
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Unless you’re a lawyer yourself, you might not realize that there are different burdens of proof for different kinds of cases. You might not even be sure what a burden of proof is. While it’s not required (when you work with an attorney, it’s their job to worry about burdens of proof), it can give
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You might not realize how often you use your facial muscles every day until you can’t do it any longer. Facial paralysis injuries can be devastating to their victims. Victims might be traumatized from the way they look or their inability to communicate; especially if they’re in a professional where they rely on expressiveness. These
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With warm weather in abundance, your kids are probably eager to get back to their recreational sports leagues and other outdoor activities. Softball, baseball, soccer and swim teams are popular ways to stay in shape and make friends while school’s out—but what happens if your child is hurt? Liability Waivers for Minors Most recreational sporting
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Adrenaline junkies in Ohio are once again visiting amusement parks in droves. There’s nothing quite like the thrill of rollercoasters and related rides. But every year, thousands of people head to the emergency room after visiting an amusement park. While accidents can happen to anyone, it’s always wise to make sure your chosen amusement park
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