Arbitration is a private process of resolving disputes outside of a courtroom (i.e., an alternative dispute resolution process). Overseen by an independent third party, known as an arbitrator, arbitration can…

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can be marked by similar cognitive impairments, like memory problems, confusion, speech difficulties and disorientation. While these symptoms can dissipate in some…

As of June 2017, a new federal trucking regulation that requires specific training for entry-level truckers took effect. This rule provides a three-year compliance window for motor carriers, trainers and…

When it’s time to seek damages for accident-related injuries and losses, sending a well-written settlement demand letter to the insurance company can be an important first step. A good demand…

Every year in the U.S., between 1.2 and 2.85 million people sustain a concussion, a mild form of traumatic brain injury (TBI). These injuries cause irreversible neurological issues in at…

Following an 18-wheeler accident, victims may have a claim against the party (or parties) whose negligence contributed to the wreck. When they do have a truck accident claim, it will…

Silicone MemoryGel breast implants are at the center of new litigation against Mentor Worldwide, LLC (Mentor), a division of J&J. These implants can allegedly leak, causing a range of painful,…

TBI symptoms can be debilitating and difficult for patients of any age. When the patients are preschool-aged children whose brains, behaviors and skills are skill developing, the challenges can be…

Business interruption insurance can protect a business’s earnings when disaster strikes and forces a business to shut down for some period of time. Typically offered as an endorsement to property…

Commercial trucks like big rigs and semis can weigh up to 80,000 pounds (lbs.) when fully loaded, according to current federal trucking regulations.1 Some in the trucking industry, however, are…