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]

Children need time outdoors in order to help them stay healthy and focused. Your school likely has a playground that is designed to give children access to fun outdoor activities throughout the school day. While a playground can serve as a source of entertainment, it can also pose serious injury risks. Here are three things that you need to be doing to prevent injuries (and the potential lawsuits that accompany them) on your school's playground in the future. [Read More]