Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol is dangerous behavior. Because of the risks of accidents and injuries, many advocacy groups actively work to reduce the number of impaired drivers on the roads and to educate young people about the risks of drunk driving. However, despite these efforts, millions of people continue to drive while […]

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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common personal injury that occurs when the brain tissue is damaged due to a traumatic force to the head or due to the brain shaking inside the skull. Brain injuries can vary widely from one victim to the next, as some victims have minor symptoms and effects for a […]

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Many individuals who are substantially under the influence of alcohol or drugs make poor decisions and may end up arrested and charged with criminal offenses. In some situations, intoxicated individuals may not even remember the events alleged in the police report. This leads to a common question heard by criminal defense attorneys: can you use […]

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Slip and fall accidents can happen to anyone of any age. However, elderly adults are at a particularly high risk of slipping and falling down. The National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) reports that an individual’s risk of falling down increases every decade they are alive and statistics published by the Centers for Disease Control and […]

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