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It is a common claim for personal injury attorneys to tout how much (in total) they have been able to recover for victims of car and truck accidents. Of course, large jury verdicts and settlements are a testament to how hard an attorney works to ensure that his or her clients are made whole after…

Every day, doctors around the U.S. and globally are putting their training, experience and knowledge to practice, aiming to cure and care for patients. Especially in the U.S., they undergo rigorous study and training, spending years—if not decades—learning and perfecting their craft. But, nevertheless, medical errors at the hands of doctors do occur on a…

While many auto retailers are wrapping up President’s Day sales specials, they understand that March is still a prime season for people to receive federal income tax refunds. Most people receiving refunds are ready to put a down payment towards a new car. Indeed, today’s cars are built to protect their occupants better compared to…

The Southern California Gas Co., a major utility company in the state, has agreed to pay $8.5 million to settle a lawsuit with South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) over a well blowout that leaked natural gas for months, according to the Associated Press. Over 8,000 families fled their homes following the leak, which…

If you are preparing for the arrival of a new baby, or are going to be taking care of a child in the near future, you are likely making sure that you have the right car seat. Having the right child safety seat, or at least being aware of any pertaining recalls is important in…

Indeed, the unusually rainy weather has dominated headlines in our region; but for teenagers, the rain will not damper the upcoming prom season. This annual night of glamour and fun is anticipated all year and remembered for a lifetime. However, the proliferation of alcohol use can mar these nights. While distracted driving continues to create…

Each year, thousands of Americans suffer lower back injuries at work, forcing them to apply for workers’ compensation or even social security disability. For many, the problem is a debilitating one, with very few paths to a painless future.  However, a doctor and back pain specialist at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health System has a new suggestion for…

Nearly 1.5 million people receive a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, each year, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC. Fifty-thousand people die as a result of their brain injuries, and 85,000 are left with life-long disabilities. There are almost an unlimited number of ways an individual can sustain a TBI,…

If you use a defective product and are seriously injured, California laws allow you to pursue financial compensation. You may be able to hold accountable any party whose actions contributed to getting the product on the market, including the product’s manufacturer, distributor or retailer. However, you have to be able to prove that the party…

The future of taking a taxi may not involve a driver. Or a taxi. Or roads. Commuters in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates may soon be using automated flying taxis, according to the New York Times. The drones, which are capable of holding a single passenger, may begin operation as soon as July, according…