Operating a vehicle responsibly involves more than just obeying traffic laws. As a driver, you also have a duty to properly maintain your vehicle and ensure it is safe to operate. For instance, your vehicle should not be on the road if it has a broken brake light or the brakes are malfunctioning. If poor…
In a personal injury case, the burden of proof rests with the plaintiff. This means they must present strong evidence that proves another person’s negligence caused their injuries and other damages. Sadly, evidence can be destroyed, tampered with, or even lost as time goes on, which is why it is vital to take steps to…
Medical gaslighting is a pervasive and concerning phenomenon that occurs within healthcare settings, where patients’ concerns, symptoms, or experiences are dismissed, invalidated, or downplayed by medical professionals. The term “gaslighting” originated in a play and its subsequent films, in which a character manipulates another into doubting their own reality. In the medical context, gaslighting takes…
Pregnancy is supposed to be a time of joy and anticipation. Unfortunately, a study conducted by the University of Michigan shows that an average of 170,000 pregnant women are involved in motor vehicle accidents every year. For those who are expecting, car accident injuries can be particularly catastrophic. If the collision was caused by another…
The legal concept of duty of care in a car accident is directly connected to liability. Every driver has a duty of care to not cause harm to others on the roadway. Regrettably, not every driver upholds this duty, which leads to about 6 million car accidents every year nationwide. If you suffered serious personal…