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How to foster your brain injury recovery

  • November 30, 2023
  • Blog
  • R. Lee Appleton

Thankfully, there continues to be growth in the public recognition and understanding of concussions, otherwise known as mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs). There are jarring examples of this phenomenon in...

Lead-tainted applesauce brands spark mass recall

  • November 8, 2023
  • Blog
  • Jason W. Konvicka

Three applesauce brands marketed to children are being recalled after reports of lead-related illnesses. Lead is toxic and can have severely adverse effects on children. What brands of applesauce have...

Workplace violence and the role of workers’ compensation

  • November 6, 2023
  • Blog
  • Elyse H. Stiner

Unfortunately, violence in the workplace is a growing problem that has garnered much media attention over the last few years. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 20,050 workers in...

Roundup and cancer lawsuits: Everything you need to know

  • November 3, 2023
  • Blog
  • Jason W. Konvicka

Cancer-causing weed killer Roundup has been making headlines. The Bayer-owned product is behind several multimillion-dollar lawsuits, as long-suffering victims are finally seeing justice. In a recent verdict, the plaintiff was...

Halloween treats and food allergies

  • October 31, 2023
  • Blog
  • Kari J. La Fratta

Many parents are anxious about the safety of their children while trick-or-treating on Halloween, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents whose children have food allergies have an additional concern –...

How do I find out how much insurance the other driver carried?

  • October 26, 2023
  • Blog
  • David M. Irvine

When I am evaluating a case for a new client who has been injured in a motor vehicle collision, one of the first questions I’m asked is: How much insurance...

Negligence: Causation for dummies (including yours truly)

  • October 24, 2023
  • Blog
  • Chantal N. Corrigan

For the most part, we find ourselves in the world of negligence when we’re dealing with personal injury cases. This is different from criminal cases, which usually requires proof that...

Hot tub grime machine

  • October 17, 2023
  • Blog
  • Abbigale E. Bricker

The weather has cooled down, the pools have closed, and many of us are setting our sights on fall and winter getaways. At this time of year, what vacation would...