Following a car accident, a victim may seek to hold a party accountable for the negligence that caused the accident. Drivers who behave negligently behind the wheel by driving distracted, drunk, drowsy, or recklessly can be liable in a car accident claim. However, car accident victims must be able to prove the at-fault party caused the car accident through negligent driving behavior. They can do
A slip and fall accident is a type of personal injury accident that can happen on someone else’s property when a walking hazard causes someone to fall to the ground. They can collide with the hard ground and experience severe injuries like shoulder injuries, bone fractures, and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Slip and fall accident victims can file claims with at-fault parties to hold them
Hair straighteners contain harmful chemicals known as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that can cause hormone-sensitive health issues. Some health problems caused by using hair straighteners at least four times a year over a long period of time include uterine cancer, uterine fibroids, ovarian cancer, and endometriosis. Many women who suffered the above health conditions from hair straightener use have filed lawsuits to hold manufacturers accountable. Hair
According to recently released research, women that use hair relaxers at least four times a year over a long period have an increased risk of suffering hormone-sensitive health issues, such as uterine cancer, uterine fibroids, and ovarian cancer. Another possible health condition caused by hair relaxers is endometriosis. This health issue involves the abnormal growth of uterus-like tissue on other organs and parts of the
Needless to say, when a child is hit after getting off a school bus, it is a very serious situation. Pedestrian accidents ordinarily occur due to the negligence of a motor vehicle driver who does not properly observe the right-of-way to allow pedestrians to cross the street safely. The driver could recklessly run a stop sign or red light and crash into a pedestrian when
The North Carolina military base Camp Lejeune had an issue with water contamination from the 1950s until the 1980s, exposing marines and their families to adverse health conditions. The water used for drinking, bathing, cleaning, and showering was contaminated by carcinogenic chemicals that caused health conditions like liver cancer, renal toxicity, and bladder cancer. Since the passing of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, toxic water
Bicycle accidents can occur when a bicyclist rides into a heavy object or a driver of a larger vehicle, such as a car, truck, or bus, strikes a bicyclist. This can happen when a driver behaves negligently or recklessly behind the wheel and doesn’t see bicyclists in their path. A bicycle accident involving a larger vehicle can lead to severe injuries, such as back and
Motorcycle accidents are among the most deadly types of personal injury accidents, with motorcyclists exposed to catastrophic harm when struck by larger vehicles. Motorcyclists have little gear to protect them from intense trauma caused by a motorcycle accident, as only a helmet, heavy-duty clothing, and eye gear can protect them from impact. There are tens of thousands of motorcycle accidents yearly caused by speeding and
Accidents involving commercial trucks can cause widespread catastrophic impact because the large truck can impact many smaller vehicles as the driver loses control. A direct impact from a large truck can cause severe bodily harm, resulting in injuries like back and neck injuries, bone fractures, and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). One type of commercial truck accident that can expose other drivers to harm is a
People understand that the physical impact caused by a car accident can cause severe physical injuries like spinal cord injuries, bone fractures, and back and neck injuries. However, some of the more severe injuries a car accident victim can suffer are psychological. Those injured in a car accident can experience emotional distress, mental anguish, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Car accidents can affect victims can
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