A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by a sudden, violent blow to the head or body, and the damages that can stem from a TBI can be catastrophic resulting in not only serious injury, but disability, and even death. As personal injury lawyers, we…
The Boy Scouts of America filed for bankruptcy protection this week. It was a long-rumored move that will allow the Boy Scouts to settle current claims and lawsuits and to protect the 110-year-old organization from future childhood sex abuse lawsuits. The bankruptcy starts a…
In October 2000, two suicide bombers in a boat detonated explosives alongside the USS Cole as it refueled, killing 17 sailors and wounding many more. After al-Qaeda claimed responsibility, it was alleged that the Sudanese government provided the support that allowed the terrorist organization to…
Ride sharing services have become a popular mode of transportation today. In fact, 36 percent of Americans surveyed by the Pew Research Center said they have used some type of rideshare service, such as Uber or Lyft. However, the role that they play in auto…
University of Michigan is currently investigating claims of sexual misconduct committed by a former doctor on campus. Robert Anderson, who worked at the University from 1968 until he retired in 2003, is alleged to have performed unnecessary medical exams on dozens of individuals. Most of…
One of the biggest milestones for a teen is the day they get their driver’s license. A license represents another step that much closer to becoming an adult and gives them the freedom to go places without relying on their parents. But it is critical…
In a widely expected move, the Boy Scouts of America have filed for bankruptcy protection in Delaware. The move comes as the once venerable institution faces another wave of sexual abuse lawsuits. Founded in 1910, the Boy Scouts have long maintained internal files at…
Despite all the education, warnings, and laws passed banning using your cell phone while driving, countless numbers of drivers cause serious crashes each day because they just can’t put their phones away. Cell phone use while driving is so prevalent – and so dangerous –…
Power of Attorney is a legal instrument authorizing another person to act as an agent or attorney of the person granting it. Writing a will is probably not high on many people’s list of priorities. And for the most part people don’t like to discuss…
