You may have heard friends lamenting that their car was totaled. This can be a perplexing term, especially since occasions in which a car is referred to as “totaled” can range from major damage to dents or other damage that may not look that serious to the...
Month: July 2017
New York Considers “Textalyzer” Bill to Cut Down on Distracted Driving
The New York legislature is currently considering a bill that would allow police to scan motorists’ cell phones in the wake of an accident to see whether they were driving distractedly. It would allow law enforcement to use a device to access cell phone data....
E-Cigarette Liability Case Brought by Burn Victim in Late June
An Illinois couple recently filed a claim against e-cigarette battery manufacturer LG and two vape stores in their state, alleging product liability. LG makes a lithium-ion battery that exploded in the pants pocket of Scott Schroeck in mid-June, causing second and...
What To Do Immediately After a Slip and Fall
Falls causing injury are dangerous. They caused approximately 32,000 deaths in homes and public places during 2014, the last year for which statistics are available. In workplaces, falls caused nearly 600 additional deaths and 47,000 injuries. Accidents in which...