HEADS UP: CONCUSSION IN YOUTH SPORTS

With NFL and college football in full swing, the topic of concussions is also underway. It’s not just the college athletes and professional players that face the risk of concussion. In fact, 70% of those playing football in the United States are youth athletes. There are also numerous other contact sports, such as soccer, lacrosse …

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THREE BASICS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL

Gone are the days of sending your college student off with a book bag and a meal plan. In addition to the latest technology and fashions, today’s students should be equipped with a basic understanding of the law. Here are three Read and understand before signing. Whether it’s a lease agreement, a liability release or …

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WHISTLE BLOWER

What is a Whistle Blower or Qui Tam Law Suit? A Whistle Blower or Qui Tam Law Suit is a civil suit that is filed by an individual who has knowledge of a company’s fraud, illegal activities or corruption which results in some sort of financial loss to the Government.   Typically Whistle Blowers are employees …

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SOCIAL MEDIA’S NEGATIVE IMPACT ON CLAIMS

We’ve all heard the stories – a silly post on Facebook or Twitter leading to a complete reversal of a case or settlement. To prevent yourself from a similar situation, we recommend the following tips: Don’t post details about your accident, injuries, or recovery on a social media site or personal blog. This includes the …

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DROWSY DRIVING

Everyone has heard the dismal statistics on drunk driving and texting while driving. Generally, people know that alcohol and texting seriously impair your ability to drive posing a danger to yourself and others. But did you know something you feel daily could also lead to dangerous accidents? Over 100,000 crashes per year are caused by …

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