Month: February 2023
What exactly is a “per se” DUI?
For some, facing drunk driving charges can be a shock. Perhaps they felt fine when they got behind the wheel, or they only had a few drinks at the bar. They did not think they were intoxicated at all. Yet, the blood test indicated a 0.08% blood alcohol concentration (BAC). This is a “per se”
The danger of secondary exposure to asbestos
Secondary exposure to asbestos remains a legitimate health threat. How does it happen? Usually it happens when workers in occupations like the building and construction trades unknowingly encounter asbestos on the jobsite and wear their contaminated clothing home. Or, people may share a workspace with someone with regular on-the-job exposure to asbestos. Once exposed, their
Truck Drivers and Blind Spots
One of the most essential elements of safe driving is being able to see what is around your vehicle to avoid hitting another car or an object. Some vehicles carry a more considerable risk than others, depending on the type of vehicle. Understanding the risks Large vehicles, like semi-trucks, have larger blind spots than other
Fatal crashes: Are men or women at greater risk?
We make countless choices when it comes to how we can stay safe behind the wheel. We research and buy safe cars, put our seat belts on and obey traffic laws. But there is one thing we don’t choose which can affect our crash and injury risks: our gender. Male vs. female by the numbers
Federal appeals court nixes J&J’s ‘Texas two-step’ effort to sidestep asbestos lawsuits
Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson faces nearly 40,000 lawsuits from people who say they got mesothelioma or ovarian cancer after using the company’s talc-based Baby Powder. The plaintiffs claim the talc J&J used was contaminated with asbestos. Most of these plaintiffs, usually women, say they used J&J’s Baby Powder and other talc products for routine