Commercial trucks are big vehicles. Under federal regulations, they can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, which is 20-40 times heavier than many passenger vehicles. Unsurprisingly, these commercial trucks can cause horrific injuries when they slam into smaller vehicles. What are the most common reasons for truck accidents? Helpfully, the federal…
Every day, people use products to cook food, do work, and relax. Look around your desk and you will see countless products—lamps, laptops, pens, and even the desk itself. The vast majority of products work as expected. But when they don’t, they could end up causing serious injuries. Many people…
Florida law allows injured victims to receive compensation for economic losses, like medical bills and lost wages. But the full extent of any person’s injuries goes far beyond these losses. If you have suffered a spinal cord injury, you can also receive money for the pain and suffering that you…
Yes. In fact, many different statements could be introduced later to show that you are not as injured as you claim or that you are partially responsible for the accident. For those reasons, it is important that you be careful about what you say at the scene of a car…
Motorcyclists are vulnerable out on our roads. They are often harder to see because of their small size as well as the color of the motorcycle. Many motorists report being completely unaware that they were moving into a space that contained a motorcycle because they couldn’t see it. At Dolan…
Medical advances have reduced the rate of death by heart disease, cancer, and other illnesses, allowing Americans to live much longer than previous generations. But a recent report from Johns Hopkins safety experts raises concerns about the quality of medical care people are receiving. As reported on the Johns Hopkins…
It is against the law to leave the scene of a car accident in Florida, and violators can suffer severe criminal penalties. Nevertheless, Florida is in the grips of an epidemic of hit and run accidents. According to Fox 4 Now, troopers in Florida are sounding the alarm bells. The…
A recent news story from ABC 6 in Ohio has certainly caused concern in the medical community. Dr. William Husel is accused of ordering excessive dosages of pain medication for almost three dozen patients. The doses were so lethal that many patients ended up dying. Although Dr. Husel was fired…
DDR Lawyers are excited to announce the winner of the 2019 DDR Lawyers Legal Scholarship award. This award is based on a number of criteria – short essay, current academic status, school related activities, community activities and other achievement standards. After thoroughly reviewing all of the candidates, we are happy to…
When people think about a DUI accident or just driving under the influence, they immediately think of alcohol. But someone can be picked up for DUI if their impairment has a more innocent source, such as prescription drugs. Famous golfer Tiger Woods, for example, was stopped for driving erratically, which…
