According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 156,502 children were injured in traffic crashes in 2022, with 1,129 aged 14 and younger being killed. That means an average of 3 children were killed and an estimated 429 injured every day in traffic crashes that year. If you’re a parent…
When pursuing a personal injury claim, you may wonder who will ultimately decide the outcome of your case—a judge or jury. Though we’re used to seeing judges and juries in court cases on our favorite television shows, a jury isn’t always present. It depends on several factors, including the type of court handling the case,…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced that Fisher-Price is recalling more than 2 million Snuga Infant Swings due to a suffocation hazard. At the time of the recall, the company was aware of five deaths involving infants one to three months of age who died while sleeping in the swings. These cases…
When you purchase a product, you expect that product to work as advertised and to be safe to use. Most of the time, your expectations are met, but sometimes, a product is defective and can cause injuries or even death. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in 2020, an estimated 28 million…
Crosswalks help keep pedestrians and bikers safe while crossing the road. But sometimes you’re in a hurry. You come to the crosswalk. The sign indicates that you should not cross, but no cars are coming. Surely you can go ahead and cross the street, can’t you? The simple answer is: You can, but it may…