According to the National Safety Council, just under 9 million Americans make a trip to the ER because of a slip and fall accident. Slip and fall accidents are far and away the common cause of injuries in the United States. Not limited to injuries, these accidents lead to over 25,000 fatalities per year. Most of these accidents occur in…

Laws are enacted after extensive amounts of careful study. They are put in place with the public in mind, ensuring justice and safety for all. They also reflect valid concerns and situations and how to react to them should a situation arise. But as time goes on, laws get reformed, removed, or revised, while others simply stay on the books.…

Driving carries with it a wide variety of risks. Drivers are often mindful of weather conditions, traffic conditions, and timing before taking to the road. But an often-overlooked aspect is what day it is. Statistics show that what day it is can play an important role in safety for a driver. Below are the 10 most dangerous days for motorists:…

Probation is an extremely beneficial program that permits an individual to dispose of a criminal charge without a jail sentence. This can happen at the conclusion of a trial, but most often occurs as the result of plea negotiations. It is considered an alternative to detention and instead, an individual serves their sentence on a more restricted basis while still…

Few things can affect the body the way a spinal cord injury can. The spinal cord is a collective of nerves that’s protected by the backbone. The spinal cord is essentially the messenger that connects you body’s primary functions to the brain. When a spinal cord injury occurs, the body can be seriously affected. Statistics show that over 450,000 people…