Car Accidents and Brain Injury

After a brain injury, people can experience many physical and emotional changes. A person can experience a permanent loss of consciousness and cognitive ability, or changes in the way they express their emotions.  Brain injuries can also cause anxiety and depression. There are many accidents that can cause people to experience traumatic brain injuries, but…

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I-40 Is a Really Dangerous Road

Following behind I-80 and I-90, I-40 is one of the longest interstate highways that runs through the United State, passing through Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Guess what else the highway is known for? Being one of the deadliest highways in nearly every state it touches. How has I-40 earned…

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Common Causes of Boat Accidents and How to Avoid Them

Many people believe that maritime workers are the only people who can become involved in serious boat accidents. While they might be the most likely parties to get involved in these types of accidents, everyday people who are simply out on the water for a nice day can easily become involved in boat accidents as…

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Liability for Bridge Strike Truck Accidents

Truck accidents happen for many reasons. Drivers who violate traffic laws or drive while distracted deserve to be held accountable. Trucking companies that place profit before safety must be held responsible. Truck parts manufacturers who make and install defective products should be held liable. The counties and the state of Tennessee may also be at…

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Why Is Medical Malpractice Handled in Civil Court?

Anyone who is injured due to medical malpractice has the right to file a civil medical malpractice claim against negligent hospitals, doctors, and other healthcare providers. The families of anyone who dies due to medical malpractice have the right to file wrongful death claims against the negligent defendants. Wrongful death claims are also civil claims.…

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What Are Common Ship Deckhand Accidents?

For people who enjoy traveling or just being around bodies of water in general, the position of a deckhand sounds exciting. Deckhands are workers who play important roles in the operation and maintenance of a ship. While the image of a sailor may come to mind, deckhands also work on superyachts and other types of…

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The True Dangers of Work Zones

For most of us, our typical reaction to driving up to a work zone is annoyance and frustration. On our commute to or from work, speeding down the freeway, the last thing we want is to be stopped — or even slowed down. After all, how much construction could one road need? Do they actually…

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Pandemic Saw Misuse of Prescription Drugs Soar Among Nurses

The misuse of prescription drugs soared during the pandemic at almost double the rate of the general population, according to a report in the Journal of Nursing Regulation. Despite the rise in misuse of prescription drugs by nurses, the group’s overall misuse of drugs was lower than the general population during the pandemic. The lead…

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