Claims of police brutality make the news often. When this happens the question of what is appropriate use of force will come up. There are a lot of different factors that come into the picture when trying to determine what type of force is suitable for a situation. It...
The country is now in the 100 deadliest days of the year
Memorial Day has come and gone, which means that the country has entered the 100 deadliest days of the year for teen drivers. It is easy to see why this period from now through Labor Day is so deadly -- teens are out of school and spending more time behind the wheel....
Know your rights related to body cavity searches
When you watch television shows or movies that have to do with criminal actions, you might see the police inform the person that they are going to do a body cavity search. These searches are intrusive and embarrassing. Even though there is a constitutional right to...
Recalled deep fryers pose a serious risk to customers
Customers head to Aldi to buy food and see what items they can find in the deals section of the stores. When you do this, you'd likely assume that the items you find are safe to use. That is usually the case, but there are some exceptions to this. One recent recall...
Product liability cases must be handled carefully
There are some products on the market that come with certain risks. For example, most reasonable people know that using a saw improperly can result in injuries but that to make the saw completely safe would mean it couldn't do the job it is intended to do. This is...
Far-reaching impacts of car crashes demand action
Car crashes can instantly change lives. When you are involved in one, your entire focus might be to try to overcome the effects of the accident. This is understandable, but it does take your energy away from living your life like you were before the crash.When there...
Car crashes can lead to serious emotional impacts
The emotional trauma that comes after a serious accident can't be denied. It can impact your life in a number of ways. Some people might choose to ignore the fact that these effects do happen, but the victims who are suffering might not be able to do this.It is...
Product liability comes in many forms
Products that make their way to consumers should be safe to use. Unfortunately, there are many different things that can go wrong that make these hazardous. We know that when you are harmed, you want to know what happened, if it could have been prevented and what the...