Is it Legal to Install a Video Camera inside a Nursing Home?

There are many reasons why nursing home neglect and abuse is considered one of the worst forms of victimization that can happen at the hands of others. One obvious reason is the vulnerability of the victims, who may be infirm and completely dependent on their caretakers. Another major reason that makes nursing home abuse cases so unique from other areas …

Did Popular Phone App Cause an Increase in Car Accidents?

We have written in the past about the dangers of distracted driving. When we think of things that take our attention from the road, we often think of text messages, phone calls, large infotainment screens on the dashboard, or GPS systems. But a recent study has concluded an uptick in car accidents due to yet another kind of distraction behind …

Questioning Expert Witnesses in a Personal Injury Trial

As you may have gathered from reading our blog posts, proving the facts necessary to win a personal injury case often depends on the testimony of expert witnesses. Experts can be the difference between a jury deciding a contested factual issue in your favor or against you. Because traditionally both sides in a case will have their own experts testifying …

How do Recalls of Dangerous Products Work?

The mere mention of a product recall brings visions of unsafe products, or items that are sure to cause harm to us if we keep using them. While that certainly can be true—safety concerns are a large reason that recalls are issued—recalls are ultimately a good thing, making sure that dangerous products are returned, not sold, or allowing consumers to …

Do Stand Your Ground Laws Apply in Injury Lawsuits?

Although we tend to think of criminal law and civil law as separate systems with their own separate set of rules and laws, there is an intersection between them that often occurs. Yes, there are differences legally, but many scenarios will involve both a criminal prosecution and a civil case for injuries or damages. Civil and Criminal Cases can Differ …

Understand the Laws That Keep You Safe on Stairs

Do not take the elevator…take the stairs. It is healthier, and safer in the event of an emergency. Stairs are simple and effective at doing what they need to do. They seemingly have been around since the beginning of time, an elegant and straightforward way of getting up and down that we take for granted every day. Stairs actually are …

E-Cigarettes: The Increasing Dangers of Explosions and Malfunctions

You see them everywhere: Fake cigarettes that do not spew smoke, but rather, send puffs of vapor into the air. Although the users look like they are using a cigarette, they are actually using an e-cigarette (“e-cig”). They have increased in popularity, but recent events have led many to wonder if these devices present more danger than anticipated. What is …

Why do Car Accidents Still Happen So Often?

You would think that with today’s technology, the number of car accidents would be significantly reduced. Between cameras, vehicle “black boxes” and complex crash avoidance systems, we should be able to avoid crashes. There are even people who volunteer to have their cars monitored, so that if they do crash, experts can gather valuable data about how the accident happened. …

When is Law Enforcement Liable for Injuries Caused During Police Chases?

Law enforcement often has to perform a delicate balancing act. On the one hand, protection of the public and upholding of basic fundamental rights is crucial to our system of justice. On the other hand, in order to function as a nation, certain entities need to be able to conduct their business even if it puts others in danger. Nowhere …

Is it Legal to Install a Video Camera inside a Nursing Home?

There are many reasons why nursing home neglect and abuse is considered one of the worst forms of victimization that can happen at the hands of others. One obvious reason is the vulnerability of the victims, who may be infirm and completely dependent on their caretakers. Another major reason that makes nursing home abuse cases so unique from other areas …