Most of us know just how dangerous it is to use a cellphone while driving. The awareness of how risky this habit is has raised over recent years, as more and more collisions have happened because of it. It only takes a fraction of a second for a driver to become distracted while reading a... Read More

Asbestos refers to a group of six natural minerals made up of fibers that are resistant to certain chemicals, heat and fire. Because of these properties, they were once used in an array of products, such as fireproof gear and building materials. Since then, however, it was discovered that asbestos exposure was linked to severe... Read More

The motivation for many motorcycle riders is to enjoy a cruise around town, as a way of getting to work and back, or even as a sport. One thing a rider must think about is how to prevent injuries from happening to them while on two wheels. A threat for many vehicle drivers is the... Read More

Planning one’s estate is important for many people, but as a small business owner, you have additional reasons to consider undertaking this important step. Those reasons include your responsibility to your employees, business partners, and customers. When a business owner dies without leaving a continuation plan in place, it can be devastating for all of... Read More

The short answer is that it depends.  Some cases can take as short as a few weeks.  However, most cases take much longer than that.  If you’re communicating with the insurance companies on your own, they will drag their feet about paying. A lawyer expedites the process.  When the insurance company knows that the victim... Read More

Watching as a loved one suffers from mesothelioma is hard to experience. While the disease can take a number of years to manifest, once it is detected and officially diagnosed, the life expectancy of a victim is usually about one to two years. Only a very small percentage of people diagnosed live beyond 5 years.... Read More

Broken bones are one of the most common injuries seen in personal injury accidents. Bones can break when they are put under a lot of pressure or twisted suddenly. While these injuries aren’t fatal, they can cause a lot of pain and put you out of commission for a while. If you break a bone... Read More

More and more people are beginning to realize the importance of having an estate plan in place, regardless of their age or financial status. The days of thinking only the rich or the elderly need an estate plan are slowing going away as more people address the issue head-on.   Along with this new attitude... Read More

Motorcycles have become popularized as a mode of transportation which has heightened the risk of injuries from accidents. Usually this is because of the lack of protection a motorcycle provides as compared to traditional modes of transportation like cars. One of the more controversial causes of motorcycle injuries is lane splitting. Lane splitting is a... Read More

A Chiari malformation is a congenital (present at birth) defect in the area of the back of the head where the brain and spinal cord connect. The condition is also called Arnold Chiari malformation. There are four types of Chiari malformations:   Type I – this is the most common type of Chiari malformation. Commonly... Read More