Personal Injury

Celebrity court cases like the recent Gwyneth Paltrow ski crash trial generate major media attention. But they can also highlight legal issues, such as the use of expert witness testimony, that arise in everyday lawsuits. Paltrow’s defense team relied heavily on expert testimony, a strategy that proved successful for the actress. The strategy was not …

Crash avoidance technologies such as forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane departure warning are credited with reducing traffic collisions and saving lives. But vehicle safety technology does not replace the driver’s duty of care. And sometimes, the technology itself can cause—rather than prevent—car accidents.  Increasing Roadway Deaths: Is More Tech the Answer?  Vehicle …

Human error is the cause of nearly all motor vehicle crashes. In traffic, driver mistakes can compound and lead to multi-vehicle car accidents that make it difficult to determine exactly how the crash started and who’s to blame. Untangling the web of fault in a multi-car crash can involve a lot of finger-pointing, conflicting stories, …

A popular weedkiller linked to Parkinson’s disease is the subject of thousands of lawsuits across the country. Paraquat is so toxic that one sip can kill, and the EPA tightly regulates its use. However, a growing body of evidence suggests that paraquat can also damage cells in the brain and might lead to Parkinson’s disease. …

If you’re considering hiring a lawyer, it means that you’re facing a legal problem you don’t think you can handle yourself. While plenty of issues don’t require hiring a lawyer, going into a complex, high-stakes dispute without competent counsel can be a huge mistake. Hiring the wrong lawyer can be just as disastrous as not …

If you or a family member were stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina from August 1953 to December 1987 and have been diagnosed with health problems related to contaminated water there, you may be able to file a lawsuit and recover damages under new legislation, the Honoring our PACT Act, which contains provisions previously …

While it’s long been possible to call a taxi, get food delivered, or have a package sent to your house, services like Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and Amazon have changed the game. These companies employ networks of independent contractors that have made the transportation of goods and passengers much more convenient and efficient. However, because the …

Good weather. Good music. Good food. Spending time with friends and meeting new people. What could go wrong? A lot, in fact. There’s nothing quite like an outdoor music festival for fun and entertainment. But music festivals are also unique in the risks they present to attendees. The list of potential music festival injuries is …