Category: Personal Injury

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued a final ruling on important updates to testing standards for child safety seats. These updates seek to provide children with more comprehensive protection during an accident, particularly in the case of a side-impact collision. According to the NHTSA, the new ruling is a significant advance in[…]

Since 2005, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has been a life-saving resource to people who are experiencing emotional distress, substance abuse or a suicidal crisis. Although the hotline’s previous number (1-800-273-8255) will remain operational, 988 has now been designated as a new, three-digit code that users can call or text in order to be connected[…]

The United States has been going through a transition towards options for remote and hybrid work environments. For many, this has led to opportunities for career change, flexibility in schedule, and balancing of professional and personal life. It has also brought up questions as to when certain employees are on-the-clock, in the scope of work,[…]

Just last month, a 22-year-old Florida woman sued Facebook and its parent company, Meta Platforms Inc. The plaintiff is claiming that the two companies prey on young users in order to bolster their advertising sales and increase revenue. This is not the first lawsuit to allege that Facebook, Meta and similar tech companies exploit young[…]

Tractor-trailers are a leading cause of severe road injuries and death. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the vast majority of victims of fatal accidents are occupants of smaller vehicles sharing the road with tractor-trailers, also known as 18-wheelers. The remaining victims are almost equally divided between occupants of the tractor-trailer, pedestrians,[…]