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In recent years, a few states have legalized cannabis for adult recreational use. More have legalized it for medicinal use. Like many other drugs, marijuana negatively impacts an individual’s ability to safely operate a vehicle. While individual opinions on marijuana use differ, the facts about how it affects drivers are clear: An individual who drives […]

Today, the United States is facing an obesity epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 35.7% of American adults – more than one third – are obese. 16.9% of American children and adolescents also fall into this category. Obesity is defined by a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater. Having […]

Childbirth can be extremely stressful on a mother’s body. Sometimes, a vaginal delivery is only possible with an episiotomy, a cut made to the vagina’s posterior wall. This was once routine for births in the United States, but it has become much less common in recent decades as research has shown it to be more […]

In most scenarios, the driver who causes a car accident through his or her negligence is liable for any victims’ damages related to the collision. The driver’s automobile insurance pays for these damages if the victims choose to pursue personal injury claims against the negligent driver. When a driver does not have automobile insurance or […]

When you keep your car in good condition, you reap many benefits. One of these is a longer life for your vehicle. Another is a safer vehicle for yourself, your passengers, and others on the roadway. Your tires are your vehicle’s point of contact with the roadway. When your tires are in poor condition, you […]

What you do in the moments, hours, and days after a dog bite can have a significant impact on your recovery. If you choose to file a personal injury claim to seek compensation for your damages related to the bite, your actions can also have an impact on your claim’s progress and likelihood of success. […]

Failing to sufficiently remove snow and ice from your vehicle before driving it is a form of negligence. If you are involved in an accident caused wholly or in part by accumulated ice or snow falling from your vehicle or impeding your vision, you could be deemed to be entirely or partially at fault for […]