Although many studies have established the value of airbags in saving lives during a car crash, an airbag is only as safe as it is effective.  When an airbag has manufacturing defects, it can cause more injuries that it prevents.  Lawsuits based on defective airbags, as well as manufacturer recalls of airbags, are far more...

The number of fatal auto accidents has increased drastically over the years.  The U.S. Census reported in 2009 that there were over 10 million reported auto accidents, of which approximately 33,000 resulted in death.  In 2013, the CDC reported that auto accidents were the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, with more...

Thousands are injured every year as a result of a defective product.  While some injuries occur during the normal use of a properly manufactured product, many injuries are caused by some sort of defect in the product.  If your injuries are the result of a defective product, you may be able to obtain compensation for...

There is a unique legal issue that may arise in auto accident cases.  If you are injured in an auto accident, you can file a personal injury lawsuit against the person who is at fault.  But what if that person is a family member?  Although it may not happen very often, it can happen.  Your...

That nasty banana peel is not the only hazard out there that can cause a slip and fall injury.  In fact, there are certain types of walking surfaces that can commonly lead to slip and falls.  Sidewalks, store entrances, interior flooring surfaces and others can create a hazard, even in the absence of a foreign...

Although teens and young adults, age 15-24, only account for 14% of the population in the United States, young male drivers account for 30% of the total costs of motor vehicle injuries.  Young female drivers account for 28% of the total costs.  More compelling are the statistics regarding teen fatalities.  In 2013, more than 2,000...