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Automobile accidents are usually attended to with police assistance. The police create reports, which are required to be completed by the officers when they are called to the scene of an accident. In some instances, the presence of the officers has created complications for the involved parties. As a result, many drivers are confused about…
Many attorneys will advise their clients to take pictures in personal injury cases. While I have written previously that they may not be valuable in all situations, their presence in cases can be very persuasive. It is important to note, however, that they do not always tell the complete story. Pictures can be just as…
Worried about that thinning spot at the crown of your head? Millions of men are similarly worried and have turned to medication to address male-pattern baldness. The pharmaceutical industry is happy to comply, rushing all sorts of treatments to the market. The latest round of fighting hair loss involves prescription drugs that claim to reverse…
In America, drinking and driving has been a major problem. The links are clear: the more drinking that is done by an individual, the greater the chance they will be unequipped to handle a vehicle in a safe manner. As a result of this knowledge, laws have been in place that specifically target this type…
Several years ago the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Illinois police have partnered to raise awareness about buzzed driving. The goal was to reduce the instances of injuries and fatalities associated with driving while slightly impaired with alcohol. What distinguishes buzzed driving from drunk driving is the level of measurable alcohol impairment, with…
In the United States it is the law for operators and passengers of automobiles to use seatbelts. Seatbelts have been instrumental in preventing injuries and deaths on America’s roadways. For those who have been injured in an auto accident, whether or not the injured party was wearing a seatbelt may have some bearing on the…
Airbags have been a staple in American cars for almost twenty years. The bags are intended to reduce the force of impact for a body in a collision. The first airbags were placed in the steering wheel, but as the technology developed there are airbags also placed near doors and other points of potential impact…
During the past several years Toyota has had to endure litigation concerning the technology in its vehicles that assists with driving. Several plaintiffs have filed suit alleging that a defect in the car caused unintended acceleration in the vehicle. While the early cases focused on things like car mats and gas pedals, later arguments began…
Energy drinks have quickly become a part of the American snacking lifestyle. As Americans work longer hours and try to fit in more activities within a day, such drinks are considered a life-saver among many. Makers of energy drinks have responded, adding more caffeine to the drinks and increasing the size of the product. Unfortunately,…
I admit—I am an exercise junkie. I have tried all types of at-home exercise equipment, many of which are sitting collecting dust in my garage after the next new product has come in. I have purchased many shoes for my marathon training, and I have a variety of old membership cards to various gyms. In…
