Posted September 24, 2017
Video depositions are becoming used more and more in court these days. In a video deposition, the court can assess the witness’ demeanor and use that to determine if he or she is credible or not. Lawyers have relied heavily on this technology for several years now for many reasons, such as: Initial witness testimonies […]
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Posted September 20, 2017
Workplace injuries are incredibly common — some jobs are more reliant on physical labor and may be considered more dangerous, but even office jobs, considered to be more sedentary, carry a great deal of risk for injury. Here are some of the most common ways to be injured on the job: Overexertion — Lifting, Pulling, […]
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Posted September 03, 2017
If you have been involved in a personal injury accident and feel that another party is responsible, you may want to consult with a lawyer, like a personal injury lawyer, to find out if you might be able to receive some compensation. However, many people are intimidated by the thought of seeking legal help because […]
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Posted September 03, 2017
Statistics show that tire defects contribute to a large number of motor vehicle accidents each year. Despite stringent rules and regulations, some defective tires do end up being used on the road. Using defective tires not only puts the car and its passengers in danger, but it also puts the other people on the road […]
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Posted August 25, 2017
Neck and spine injuries are some of the most common injuries that result from car accidents. These injuries can be quite severe and lead to permanent damage. Let’s take a closer look at the five most common injuries to the neck and spine in car accidents. Spinal Numbness or Loss of Muscle Control If a […]
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Posted August 14, 2017
Workplace accidents are very common; even just sitting in an office chair bears risks for repetitive strain injuries. However, some jobs and industries do hold a higher risk of injury to their workers. You should be aware of your rights as a worker, as well as your rights to workers’ compensation should anything happen to […]
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Posted July 26, 2017
The “Barnes Dance” is the tune for pedestrians crossing at Irving Northwest and 14th Streets in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC, one of the busiest intersections in the area. A new signaling system, which is named after Henry Barnes, went into use last month. Barnes was a traffic engineer in the 1940s who […]
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Posted July 20, 2017
Two separate lawsuits have been filed against two companies over defective guardrails connected to three deaths in Tennessee. The families of accident victims Lauren Beuttel and Jacob Davison have filed in Cumberland County, while the family of victim Wilbert Byrd has filed in Hamilton County. The guardrails in question, the X-Light Guardrail system series, were […]
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Posted July 16, 2017
As we take to the roadways to capture what’s left of the summer, there are certain things we can expect to see along the way: Scenery; signs for local attractions; construction; police lying in wait for speeding tourists. And big chunks of black rubber, on the sides and sometimes right in the middle of the […]
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Posted July 10, 2017
Seat belts are essential and legally required safety equipment for most vehicles. People rely on seat belts to protect them and decrease the risk of injury or death in the event of an accident. The purpose of a seat belt is to restrain a vehicle’s occupant during a crash and prevent or minimize impact with […]
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