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How Does Warmer Weather Increase the Risk of a Car Accident?
When the temperature rises, your risk of a car accident may also go up. There are many reasons for this, some having to do with how the heat affects your car and others having to do with how the heat affects other drivers. Learn more about the risks of warmer…
Read MoreSafe Driving Tips for Teenagers This Summer
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), 2,820 teens lost their lives in car accidents in 2016. Almost one-third of those deaths (1,044) occurred in the summer between May and August. This increase in accidents may be because teenagers are more likely to be driving because they are…
Read MoreShare the Road with Semi Trucks Safely with These Tips
Commercial trucks are much larger and heavier than passenger cars, and have limitations that make driving near them more dangerous. Drivers should exercise caution to limit the possibility of a truck accident by practicing safe driving skills when sharing the road with semi trucks. If you were injured in a…
Read MoreInvestigation Finds New Mexico Nursing Homes are Some of Nation’s Worst
New Mexico nursing homes have serious deficiencies that put them among some of the worst nursing facilities in the nation, according to a detailed analysis by ProPublica, an investigative journalism organization. ProPublica’s analysis revealed that 36 of 74 Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in the state reported serious deficiencies between…
Read More69-Year-Old Man Confesses to Sexually Assaulting Two Nursing Home Residents
A 69-year-old man from Sauk City, Wisconsin, confessed to sexually assaulting two residents of a local nursing home within the past few months. He told authorities he hoped one of the victims would not talk about it. The latest assault occurred on May 9 and the victim was a 95-year-old…
Read MoreVictims of Human Trafficking Seeking Justice Through Civil Lawsuits
May’s edition of the PKSD Newsletter, You Should Know, discusses human trafficking in the U.S. This form of modern-day slavery occurs when people are forced or coerced into being exploited for labor, sex, marriage or even their organs. The newsletter debunks common myths about human trafficking in the U.S. and…
Read MoreHow a Preexisting Condition May Affect Your Personal Injury Claim
Personal injury victims are often afraid that they will be unable to obtain compensation if they have a pre-existing injury. However, you may still be able to recover compensation if you can prove your pre-existing injury is unrelated to your new injury or your new injury caused your existing illness…
Read MoreSocial Media Abuse in Nursing Homes
When people think of nursing home abuse, they often imagine residents being physically assaulted or verbally harassed. However, in recent years, more residents have been victims of social media abuse. This form of abuse occurs when nursing home staff members record videos or take pictures of residents without their consent…
Read MoreSteps You Need to Take After a Dog Bite
Dog bites are a serious problem across the country. Even a friendly family pet can snap, leading to serious dog bite injuries that require expensive medical care. If you are ever bitten or attacked by a dog, there are several steps you can take to help ensure your health and…
Read MoreCan You File a Third-Party Lawsuit After a Workplace Injury?
Many workers think the only way to obtain compensation for an on-the-job injury is by filing a workers’ compensation claim. However, this month’s PKSD newsletter covers third-party lawsuits for workplace injuries, which allow you to obtain compensation outside of the workers’ compensation system. Filing a third-party lawsuit is an important…
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