If you are thinking about filing a personal injury lawsuit, you are probably wondering what you can do to ensure that you have the best outcome possible. It is not uncommon for people in this position to make critical mistakes that end up harming them down the road. For this reason, you should educate yourself on what things you need to do to make sure that you are legally protected during the process. [Read More]

Most people are well aware that enacting policies that intentionally discriminate against people because of their race, disability, sex, etc., is illegal. However, even seemingly neutral policies may also be unlawful if they have a greater negative impact on people in a protected class. Here's more information about this issue and what you need to prove in court if you suspect this is happening to you. Disparate Impact Disparate impact is a provision in many anti-discrimination laws, such as the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the Age Discrimination Act of 1967. [Read More]

Traffic violations are often looked at from a "cut and dry" perspective. When someone goes through a red light, he or she has run afoul of traffic laws. A citation will be issued to those who commit infractions of the traffic code. Police officers may issue warnings but are unlikely to do so when someone has done something very egregious. Making an unsafe lane change on the highway and cutting off another car by only a few inches is truthfully also only a few inches away from a major accident. [Read More]

Child car seats are highly effective in mitigating injuries during frontal crashes, but only if they are used correctly. No parent wants to place their child in danger, but sometimes your well-meaning actions can actually reduce the safety of your child's car seat. Here are a few examples of such actions: Placing Toys in the Car Seat If your child is crying and seems uncontrollable, you may be tempted to stuff some toys in their car seat. [Read More]