Roundup, which is a weed killer produced by the company called Monsanto, is by far the most successful weed killer ever produced. From its inception, there were some concerns about it because of Monsanto being involved in the creation of Agent Orange which was used during the Vietnam war. Despite this fact, the company has [...]
Personal injury law involves situations when someone is injured due to the fault of another. It is possible to seek monetary damages to cover the cost of medical bills, lost wages and the pain associated with the injury in question. The process one must go through can be a little overwhelming, especially when this is [...]
There are pros and cons to accepting an insurance company’s settlement offer. The advantages are that you can forego a lengthy trial which may incur large costs in court, but the disadvantage is that you could be accepting less than you’re entitled to receive. Our flow chart will demonstrate the differences between the two options. [...]
If you have been hurt in an accident which was not your fault and can identify who or what caused your injuries you may be aware that you have a good chance of claiming compensation. It is easier if the at-fault party is insured. This is almost always the case if you were injured on [...]
A police report is a routine procedure following accidents in which someone was injured or killed, especially accidents that happen on a public highway. Police are much more likely to attend a vehicle accident if the accident causes a blockage on the road and traffic is held up. They also turn up to investigate if [...]
Have you ever nodded off while at the wheel of a car or a truck? It doesn’t need to be a full blown nap; it could be a ‘microsleep.’ Even a second of inattention could mean you driving several dozen yards at an average speed of 55 mph and that might just be enough to [...]
Man’s best friend is not always a friend to everyone and can be downright dangerous sometimes. Even dogs that their owners maintain have always been ‘friendly’ can become vicious in certain circumstances and it’s often small children who become victims when a dog decides to attack. If you, or a member of your family are [...]
Being involved in a car accident or road catastrophe is not only stressful but traumatic as well. Regardless of whose fault it was, the important thing is to remain calm and composed and realized that you can and will get through this situation. By being aware and following post-accident procedures, you’ll not only feel better [...]
Pedestrians are more at risk than any other group of people that use the roads and sidewalks. Many pedestrians are injured when they attempt to cross a road, especially a road in a built up area. Of all pedestrian age groups, it seems from recent studies that teenagers and children are most at risk. Very [...]
The MTA bus crash in downtown Nashville last week puts the spotlight firmly back on bus safety here in Nashville and elsewhere in the state. We tend to think of public transport options as being inherently safer than using your own car, but are they? Is there any justification for feeling too afraid to use [...]
