On March 25, 2021, the University of Southern California reached an $852 million settlement of state court lawsuits after more than 700 alleged victims came forward with accusations of abuse against a former gynecologist.

Many people share nearly every aspect of their lives on social media. While this allows us to keep in touch with friends, family, and others, this can be detrimental to a personal injury claim. If you’ve been injured in an accident and are pursuing compensation for your losses, it’s in your best interest to avoid posting on social media. Let’s take a look at how social media can jeopardize your chance at a successful personal injury claim.

It’s estimated that over 4,500 drugs and devices are removed from pharmacy shelves every year. The recalled products often have prior Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval, which means they have likely been widely used prior to being pulled. It is likely you, or someone you know has had a prescription medication or over-the-counter drug recalled. In order to understand why, let’s take a look at the top five reasons drugs are recalled.

While anyone can end up in a situation where they sustain a head injury, certain individuals are more likely to be affected by repeated head injuries. If you play sports or follow any sports teams, you’re likely aware of how serious of an issue concussions are. Even with protective headgear, the brain can still sustain an injury if the impact is forceful enough.

Scientists and doctors are seeing an increase in CTE, which is caused by repeated head injuries. Because it can only be diagnosed after death, not a lot is known about it; however, it seems professional athletes are most at risk for this disease. If you have suffered multiple concussions or have a family member who was suspected of having or was diagnosed with CTE, you may have grounds for legal action. Before we get into brain injury claims, let’s take a look at the effects of traumatic brain injuries and CTE.

If you’re involved in an accident and believe someone else caused the accident, you most likely assume the other driver’s actions caused the collision. This is often the case in instances of speeding, distracted driving, and driving under the influence. The driver, however, isn’t always at fault. There are instances where the vehicle manufacturer or auto parts manufacturer could be held accountable in the event the vehicle fails in some way. But, what about the passenger? Can a passenger ever be liable for a car accident? The answer to the question is complex. In order to understand if and when that is possible, let’s start by taking a look at the duty of a passenger.