Most personal injury lawyers operate on a contingency basis. This means they do not require any up-front payment and only charge their clients a previously agreed-upon percentage of the total judgment or settlement if they win their case. This means clients never have to pay out of pocket, and quality legal services are available to…
If you have ever had an operation, you have probably enjoyed the benefits of being given an anesthetic. Although anesthesia is used to ensure that patients do not experience pain during certain medical procedures, its application comes with more than a little risk. Anesthesiologists are responsible for safely administering anesthesia to patients, including pre-surgical evaluation…
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…