For many victims of sexual abuse, facing the perpetrator in court can be a scary prospect. And because sexual abuse typically involves layers of shame, embarrassment and fear, victims often find that discussing it in court can also be very difficult. In both criminal and civil sex abuse trials, it is sometimes necessary for victims to take […]
According to new data released by a popular car shopping site it seems that only a little over 55 percent of all car owners take the necessary steps to take care of potential problems that may affect their cars after being notified of a recall by the car manufacturer. In fact, figures from the National Highway […]
We have written many previous posts about the clergy sex abuse scandal facing the Catholic Church. To be sure, child sexual abuse does occur in other denominations and in other religions. But cases involving Catholic priests are too numerous to count, and the Catholic Church’s complicity in covering up these crimes is undeniable. Unfortunately, bishops, […]
It seems that product liability lawsuits have become more and more ubiquitous these days. So what exactly does product liability mean? Simply put, products liability references the party that is held liable by law for any harm or damage that is inflicted by a product on the user of that product. Often this distinction is not just […]
Anyone who follows the news on a regular basis has probably noticed that high-profile stories about child sexual abuse have become sadly common. This does not mean, however, that sexual abuse itself has become more common. Rather, it likely means that abuse is becoming more widely reported, prompting much-needed public discussions. Child sex abuse is […]
Drowsy driving, also colloquially referred to as fatigued driving happens anytime a driver gets behind the wheel of a vehicle when they are sleepy, or tired and drowsy, and clearly in a sleep deprived state. When a drowsy driver gets involved in an accident that causes a crash, typically that crash is referred to as […]
Reality television has long allowed Americans to view individuals and families who, ironically, don’t seem real. There are, of course, plenty of shows that manufacture conflict and petty behavior for audience entertainment. But on the other end of the spectrum are families, often wholesome in a way that makes viewers wonder whether it is genuine. […]
Most consumer products safety falls under the jurisdiction of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. They have jurisdiction over consumer products that cover such mundane everyday types of products from toys to lawn mowers and even fireworks. Though they cover a multitude of products that most people use on a regular day to day basis they do […]
Most of our Pennsylvania residents agree that driving is a privilege. Furthermore, most will also agree that all motorists on the roads have an on-going duty to ensure that they are observing traffic laws in place, and not indulging in activities that put the public and other motorists at risk of harm such as driving […]
One of the things that are generally an advantage of passengers trains as a form of transportation is that they can transport a lot of people at once. When train accidents occur, however, this advantage can quickly turn into a disadvantage. Given how many passengers trains can have, the death and injury counts can be […]
