As the summer heat sets in, millions of Americans will be flocking to local neighborhood pools, whether they be at a public park or private residence. Swimming and sunbathing are a staple of summertime recreation, and a cherished pass-time which allows us to get a little exercise while having a great time. However, it is a grim reality that every year thousands of Americans are seriously injured or killed in drowning incidents. Even more disturbing is the fact that most of these incidents could have been avoided. Drownings which occur as a result of some act or omission may be attributable to negligence. 

Prescription Drugs are a part of every day life, and it is no surprise that some also have negative side effects. The give and take of this dynamic, is that the benefit provided by the drug will hopefully outweigh any detrimental effect it may have. Unfortunately, consumers may unwittingly subject themselves to severe risks, as manufacturers do not always provide full disclosure with respect to internal studies of extended use. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the entity responsible for approving these drugs for the market. However, it is not always fully appraised of the severity of the inherent risk associated with certain drugs during the approval process.  This non-disclosure by manufacturers can cost lives, and may constitute negligence for which injured users may be entitled to compensation.

Alcohol consumption has been a common form of communal socialization from the time of our country's inception, and indeed for thousands of years prior. However, the detrimental effects of consumption often outweigh any social (let alone health) benefits, in decreasing inhibitions, increasing compulsive behavior, and causing individuals to lose control of themselves. One of the ways in which the ills of consumption manifests itself, is when an intoxicated person chooses to get behind the wheel of a car. Despite a broad awareness of the danger of drunk driving, as well as hefty fines, and criminal penalties for repeated offenses, studies show that one person dies in a drunk driving collision every 50 minutes. http://www.madd.org/statistics/ Drunk driving is prevalent across the country, and constitutes an absolute violation of a persons duty to exercise reasonable care in the operation of their vehicle, otherwise known as negligence.

Big Rig Behemoths

18-Wheel Tractor Trailers, commonly referred to as 'Big Rigs' are as common to highways as the pavement upon which we travel. They serve as indispensable utilities of commerce, delivering the commodities which fuel our daily lives, and provide a convenience of accessibility that we treasure as part of our American culture. Despite the invaluable service these vehicular monsters facilitate, they present a grave danger to vehicles which cross their path. The scale of big-rig-tractor-trailers is enough to naturally pose a threat to smaller, more vulnerable vehicles on the highway. Moreover, truck drivers can also contribute to the risk of collision through unsafe driving practices or habitual inattentiveness.

Introduction

Several times a year, news stories in the media alert the public to product recalls'. Recalls' occur when the government, product manufacturers or retailers determine that a particular product line is unsafe. Unfortunately, this determination is often made after someone is injured as a result of the defect. Other times, companies simply neglect to disclose the existence of a defect in the product, allowing consumers without knowledge of its existence to be injured as a result. Persons injured in such a manner may be entitled to recover from the companies for their injuries. http://www.fastcompany.com/1686864/ford-rollover-verdict-brian-cole-131-million-twitter

Real Property and Business owners are under a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe, in order to prevent harm to individuals who enter onto the land. This legal duty is typified by a grocery store's duty to keep the floor dry and clear of debris to prevent customers from being injured in a slip and fall. This duty extends to various places of business with inherent risk involved in daily or nightly operation.

 The Causes

Traumatic Brain injury (TBI) can occur through a variety of mechanisms including: sudden or repeated blunt force trauma, known as "closed head injuries", oxygen depletion to the brain, also known as 'hypoxia', as well as, chemical toxosis, tumors, infections and stroke. Every year, 1.5 million individuals suffer a traumatic brain injury. Of the one and a half million victims, 50,000 die and 85,000 suffer long term disability. http://www.traumaticbraininjury.com/content/understandingtbi/causesoftbi.html

The Professionals'

Doctors, Surgeons, and Physicians alike, represent a class of the most well respected, prestigious, and indeed well compensated professions in our society.The role they have taken on as healers is of the utmost importance and responisbility. Their counsel is sought after in order to maximize the individual capacity to live healthy, happy and productive lives. As patients, and laypersons, we are inclined to defer to the medical expertise they are presumed to possess, as it relates to our medical care. However, medical professionals carry a heavy burden; which is the duty to adhere to a reasonable standard of care. Injuries to patients which occur as a result of a medical professional's failure to adhere to this standard may carry substantial civil liability, for which compensation may be due. These failures in medicine constitute a type of professional negligence known as medical malpractice.

Introduction: 

There are countless factors which may contribute to the risk of being involved in a traffic collission. Some of these factors include poor road conditions, unforseen debris, faulty vehicle design or repair, or unsafe driving practices, like speeding, talking on a cell phone, failure to yield, disregard of traffic signals, and driving while intoxicated. The resulting motor vehicle injuries are often directly attributable to a drivers failure to exercise reasonable care to avoid unreasonable risks of harm, otherwise known as negligence. Such injuries may cause the victim to incurr expenisve medical bills, lost wages, and significant pain and suffering, for which compensation may be due. The most severe injuries are frequently suffered by pedestrians who are struck by vehicles. http://www.kcra.com/news/29571711/detail.html  

As the summer heat sets in, millions of Americans will be flocking to local neighborhood pools, whether they be at a public park or private residence. Swimming and sunbathing are a staple of summertime recreation, and a cherished pass-time which allows us to get a little exercise while having a great time. However, it is a grim reality that every year thousands of Americans are seriously injured or killed in drowning incidents. Even more disturbing is the fact that most of these incidents could have been avoided. Drownings which occur as a result of some act or omission may be attributable to negligence. 

Prescription Drugs are a part of every day life, and it is no surprise that some also have negative side effects. The give and take of this dynamic, is that the benefit provided by the drug will hopefully outweigh any detrimental effect it may have. Unfortunately, consumers may unwittingly subject themselves to severe risks, as manufacturers do not always provide full disclosure with respect to internal studies of extended use. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the entity responsible for approving these drugs for the market. However, it is not always fully appraised of the severity of the inherent risk associated with certain drugs during the approval process.  This non-disclosure by manufacturers can cost lives, and may constitute negligence for which injured users may be entitled to compensation.

Alcohol consumption has been a common form of communal socialization from the time of our country's inception, and indeed for thousands of years prior. However, the detrimental effects of consumption often outweigh any social (let alone health) benefits, in decreasing inhibitions, increasing compulsive behavior, and causing individuals to lose control of themselves. One of the ways in which the ills of consumption manifests itself, is when an intoxicated person chooses to get behind the wheel of a car. Despite a broad awareness of the danger of drunk driving, as well as hefty fines, and criminal penalties for repeated offenses, studies show that one person dies in a drunk driving collision every 50 minutes. http://www.madd.org/statistics/ Drunk driving is prevalent across the country, and constitutes an absolute violation of a persons duty to exercise reasonable care in the operation of their vehicle, otherwise known as negligence.

Big Rig Behemoths

18-Wheel Tractor Trailers, commonly referred to as 'Big Rigs' are as common to highways as the pavement upon which we travel. They serve as indispensable utilities of commerce, delivering the commodities which fuel our daily lives, and provide a convenience of accessibility that we treasure as part of our American culture. Despite the invaluable service these vehicular monsters facilitate, they present a grave danger to vehicles which cross their path. The scale of big-rig-tractor-trailers is enough to naturally pose a threat to smaller, more vulnerable vehicles on the highway. Moreover, truck drivers can also contribute to the risk of collision through unsafe driving practices or habitual inattentiveness.

Introduction

Several times a year, news stories in the media alert the public to product recalls'. Recalls' occur when the government, product manufacturers or retailers determine that a particular product line is unsafe. Unfortunately, this determination is often made after someone is injured as a result of the defect. Other times, companies simply neglect to disclose the existence of a defect in the product, allowing consumers without knowledge of its existence to be injured as a result. Persons injured in such a manner may be entitled to recover from the companies for their injuries. http://www.fastcompany.com/1686864/ford-rollover-verdict-brian-cole-131-million-twitter

Real Property and Business owners are under a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe, in order to prevent harm to individuals who enter onto the land. This legal duty is typified by a grocery store's duty to keep the floor dry and clear of debris to prevent customers from being injured in a slip and fall. This duty extends to various places of business with inherent risk involved in daily or nightly operation.

 The Causes

Traumatic Brain injury (TBI) can occur through a variety of mechanisms including: sudden or repeated blunt force trauma, known as "closed head injuries", oxygen depletion to the brain, also known as 'hypoxia', as well as, chemical toxosis, tumors, infections and stroke. Every year, 1.5 million individuals suffer a traumatic brain injury. Of the one and a half million victims, 50,000 die and 85,000 suffer long term disability. http://www.traumaticbraininjury.com/content/understandingtbi/causesoftbi.html

The Professionals'

Doctors, Surgeons, and Physicians alike, represent a class of the most well respected, prestigious, and indeed well compensated professions in our society.The role they have taken on as healers is of the utmost importance and responisbility. Their counsel is sought after in order to maximize the individual capacity to live healthy, happy and productive lives. As patients, and laypersons, we are inclined to defer to the medical expertise they are presumed to possess, as it relates to our medical care. However, medical professionals carry a heavy burden; which is the duty to adhere to a reasonable standard of care. Injuries to patients which occur as a result of a medical professional's failure to adhere to this standard may carry substantial civil liability, for which compensation may be due. These failures in medicine constitute a type of professional negligence known as medical malpractice.

Introduction: 

There are countless factors which may contribute to the risk of being involved in a traffic collission. Some of these factors include poor road conditions, unforseen debris, faulty vehicle design or repair, or unsafe driving practices, like speeding, talking on a cell phone, failure to yield, disregard of traffic signals, and driving while intoxicated. The resulting motor vehicle injuries are often directly attributable to a drivers failure to exercise reasonable care to avoid unreasonable risks of harm, otherwise known as negligence. Such injuries may cause the victim to incurr expenisve medical bills, lost wages, and significant pain and suffering, for which compensation may be due. The most severe injuries are frequently suffered by pedestrians who are struck by vehicles. http://www.kcra.com/news/29571711/detail.html