University of Pennsylvania Researchers Find There is No Such Thing as a “Mild” TBI
Frequently after a bump, bruise, jostle, or some impact to the head or skull a medical professional or witness to the event may diagnose a “mild” traumatic brain injury (TBI) or a “mild” concussion. When people hear the term “mild” they typically conclude that the injury is not serious, it will not persist, and the […]
Are Self-Driving Cars Legal and Safe?
Cars, commercial trucks, and other vehicles equipped with complex, onboard computer are reaching biological levels of complexity. Current high-end cars with autonomous features have over 100 million lines of computer code. For comparison, all of the software on Facebook uses only 60 million lines and many of the jetliners that we fly (including Boeing 787 […]
Six Flags Great America Fined Over June Accident that Critically Injured Park Mechanic & Guest
Last June we first reported on a rollercoaster accident that had occurred at Six Flags Great America located in California. At the time we wrote about how the accident had occurred on the the iFlight Deck rollercoaster. At the time, it was believed that the accident had occurred after a cell phone was dropped by […]
How Much Compensation Can I Get for a Heart Attack Caused by an Energy Drink?
Sales of energy drinks popular with teens, adolescents, and young adults have soared in recent years. Since 2014, sales of energy drinks are up by nearly 7 percent making up nearly $10 billion in yearly sales. While this growth is less than the explosive double-digit growth rates some brands of energy drinks experienced around 2010, […]
The Biggest Automotive Defect Recall Scandals
The recent news of the Volkswagen “Diesel-gate” cover-up sent another shockwave through the auto industry. The Volkswagen scandal is a culmination of the efforts and practices the company began or continued to engage in when it set the goal of surpassing Toyota as the world’s number one automaker. Volkswagen did, indeed, announced that it had […]
Can I Sue After an Aggressive Driving or Road Rage Incident in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania is a diverse state. In the areas where major cities like Philadelphia, Harrisburg, and Pittsburgh are located the roads are often filled with a high volume of vehicles all jockeying for position and trying to reach their destination. However, if you were to head out to the more rural parts of the state, you […]
Are Bicycle Accidents and Injuries Common in Pennsylvania?
As generations change, so do decisions regarding a large variety of personal and consumer preferences. Whereas the suburbs were part of the quintessential American dream for more than half a century, a changing economy and changing preferences has created a renewed interest in car-free urban living. Cities across the nation have begun experiencing something of […]
Who Regulates the Safety of Zip Line Rides?
Ziplines are marketed as providing a safe, but enjoyable way to have fun in the great outdoors. Whether they are marketed as a standalone attraction or as part of a challenge course, summer camp, corporate retreat, or other team-building exercises, the zip line is unequivocally presented as a safe activity. However, the truth regarding zip […]
Are Insurance Adjusters Who Act in Bad Faith Personally Liable?
In the early days of the consumer economy legal notions regarding the relationship between consumers and product manufacturers largely insulated the manufacture from most product liability actions – even when the result was foreseeable or likely. Potential personal injury lawsuits in this era were largely guided by and characterized by the concept of privity of […]
NTSB Report in Fatal Bus-Truck Crash Identifies Problem in Commercial Bus Flammability Standards
Commuters, students, and people simply looking to travel from point A to point B may have a wealth of available transportation options. Others may be limited to relatively few choices. However, for most Americans looking for some form of mass transit, at least motor coach service via public or private bus is available. Commercial buses, […]
