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How Long Does It Take To Recover From a Traumatic Brain Injury?

A traumatic brain injury can be extremely serious. It may wreak permanent havoc on the victim’s mind and/or body. From memory loss to physical incapacities, a brain injury could result in many long-lasting symptoms for the patient. The brain injury recovery journey will look different for each person. Since no two brains are exactly alike,...

What Is the Difference Between Product Liability and Strict Liability?

Defective products should never make it into consumers’ hands. When product manufacturers negligently or intentionally ignore defects, consumers can suffer injuries such as burns, broken bones, electrocution, lacerations, and wrongful death. Every year, manufacturers and distributors sell defective toys, appliances, vehicles and other items to the public. These hazardous items could cause catastrophic injuries, giving...

2019 Defective Product Recalls

It is a manufacturing company’s responsibility to reasonably ensure the performance, safety and quality of its products. If a product contains a defect, it could cause serious harm to consumers. Annually, thousands of consumers suffer injuries and die because of products with dangerous defects. From ATVs to life-saving medical devices, any product could cause an...

[Study] Examining Seatbelt Use Among Rideshare Passengers in the United States

On Saturday, April 20, 2019, 47-year-old Ray Warren Ilar was riding in the backseat of an Uber vehicle in Portland, Oregon when the intoxicated driver of a stolen pickup truck crashed head-on into the Uber vehicle at over 100mph. The Uber driver was injured and survived – but Ilar was ejected through the windshield and...

What is the Statute of Limitations for a Dog Bite?

Dog-related injuries can be difficult to pursue based on the context of your injuries. However, if the injuries the dog has caused requires treatment or hospitalization, pressing charges might be necessary to cover the fees associated with the injuries the animal caused. If an individual waits to file a lawsuit with a Hollywood dog bite...