Rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft are a convenient way for people to get from one place to another without having to drive or find alternative transportation. Though rideshare apps are intentionally simple to use, it is important not to forget that you are getting into a vehicle with a stranger, and you should take...
It is difficult to understand how complicated a rideshare accident can be unless you have been in one. Determining fault, navigating the company’s insurance policy, and negotiating with their extensive legal team—all while worrying about how to make ends meet with mounting medical bills—will result in far more stress than any injured person should have...
Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among people aged 10 to 14 and 25 to 34 in the United States. But this devastating statistic only tells part of the story. Countless of these lives were lost because of bullying. No one deserves to feel so powerless and hopeless because of someone else’s intentionally harmful...
When choosing to use a rideshare app, you assume that you will safely reach your destination. Unfortunately, as with any vehicle transportation, there is always the possibility of an accident, which may be minor but can also be serious or fatal. If your loved one was killed in an accident involving a rideshare vehicle, you...
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are affordable and convenient, but using these services still involves some risk. According to Uber’s latest safety report, there were 91 fatal Uber-related auto accidents in 2019-2020. There were many more non-fatal accidents. Some left drivers, passengers, and other parties with long-term injuries. In these situations, people often wonder...
The risk of cyberbullying looms large in today’s age, where children’s lives are completely intertwined with the online world. Parents need to be vigilant and adept at spotting signs of cyberbullying. Changes in your child’s technology usage, social life, and emotional state can potentially point to a problem. Cyberbullying is especially dangerous for your child’s mental well-being because...
Bullying in schools is a countrywide problem. Victims can grapple with low self-esteem, poor academic performance, and even develop mental health issues. There are also legal implications of school bullying. New Jersey has instituted laws to address the growing problem of school bullying and protect students from further harassment. The state’s important Anti-Bullying Bill of...
Imagine that you are strolling through the grocery store, minding your own business. Then suddenly, the world goes spinning. Next thing you know, you find yourself on the ground because you slipped on a spilled product. You’re hurt, embarrassed, and left wondering, Is a grocery store liable if I slip and fall? You might be...
Yes, it can. In fact, many decisions made by obstetricians and other doctors in the labor and delivery room can cause birth injuries. These injuries, in turn, can have a profound or even fatal effect on the child. You may think that birth injuries never happen. But the truth is that birth injuries occur in...