Most Americans assume that if there is a person on their property uninvited, then they are not liable if the trespasser suffers injury. In some cases this is true. For example, if a robber is on your property and falls into a hole you have dug for deck supports, it is...
Traumatic brain injuries can jeopardize your brain function and consequently impact your everyday life. In severe situations, you might sustain permanent injuries that will require ongoing treatment. Everything from your career to your independence, to your...
In the weeks or days after an accident that involves your back or spine, you may begin to struggle with tasks you once easily accomplished. Whether this is driving or lifting boxes of items, a spinal cord injury can affect all parts of your life. One of the hardest...
When looking at your property, you may start to notice several areas and pieces of equipment you own that could be accidentally used as a place to play for young children. Although you may not want them to climb on these dangerous machines or structures, they could...
Encountering someone on the road who drives aggressively may intimidate you. After all, this person can become erratic and try to harm you at any moment. When dealing with someone with road rage, you may wonder how they influence the possibility of a car crash...
The person you are comes from both your genetic makeup and your life experiences. Your personality, of course, is also part of what attracts others to you. It even may be what makes you good at your job, hobbies and other pursuits. Sadly, a car accident can forever...
Taking a cruise should be a relaxing and enjoyable time. However, the risk of getting injured is still there, just as it is back at home. Spending time on a cruise ship may actually increase the risk of some injuries, due to increased consumption of alcoholic...
California's shoreline is a critical gateway for commercial boating to dock and depart. Busy waterways tend to play host to various accidents involving those on the water for business and pleasure. Most boating accidents are preventable. Education is key to remaining...
Drunk driving remains a common and deadly problem on U.S. roadways. In fact, Mothers Against Drunk Driving estimates that intoxicated drivers injure more than 800 individuals every single day. Even if you have never had to contend with a drunk driving accident before,...
If you have asthma, you know how scary the condition can be. After all, with little or no notice, an asthma attack can cause your breathing to become virtually impossible. This is because asthma causes your airways both to constrict and to fill with excess mucus. Part...
