Any type of traffic accident has the potential to cause serious injuries or even the loss of life, but some, such as pedestrian accidents, can be especially devastating. When pedestrians are hit by vehicles traveling at high speeds, they are particularly likely to sustain an injury or pass away. After all, a pedestrian is especially vulnerable with regard to the impact of a vehicle. If you or a loved one regularly walk or jog alongside the road, it is important…

Far from the sure-fire way to catch criminals it appears to be on television, the misapplication of forensic science is actually one of the biggest contributing factors to wrongful convictions. Research has shown that many forensic techniques applied in criminal investigations are not reliable, despite being portrayed to a jury as strong evidence of guilt. For example, bite mark comparisons are notoriously inaccurate. This is a method in which someone trained in forensic odontology tries to match bite marks at crime…

When accidents occur on the road, many different questions may arise for victims and their loved ones and this is particularly true for those who are involved in a motor vehicle collision that occurred on the job. For example, a victim may wonder if they are entitled to any benefits or which course of action is the most sensible. From workers’ comp to filing suit against a reckless driver, a variety of options may be available. Although recovering from a…

If you are in business with your spouse, you have likely dealt with your share of disputes. Even if you drafted a careful business plan, you may have come across issues about which your opposing views could find no common ground. Still, you managed to make a successful go of it, and your company may have grown to provide your family with comfort and stability. Now that you and your spouse are no longer able to successfully work through those…

When you get married, you look forward to a future with your spouse, expecting a life full of joy. But, life is full of ups and downs and now you have entered the realm of divorce. It feels daunting. The unknowns, the uncertainties, it can all be so stressful. If you are a mother, you may worry about the transition for your children. Perhaps they will need to divide their time between you and their father, perhaps you will be all…