Car Accident Fatalities Higher in Alabama
According to the CDC, Alabama has one of the highest fatality rates for car accidents in the country. Some attribute this to the fact that many accidents happen in rural areas, far from medical facilities that could ultimately save the lives of those involved. That’s a scary statistic for folks...
Continue ReadingSexual Assault – Breaking through the Closed Doors
Lindsey Lose, a 21-year-old thriving college student, recalls what it was like to be sexually abused as a child. Behind closed doors, she was molested by her own grandfather. While many children look to their grandparents in adoration, Lindsey endured manipulative abuse that began when she was only 5-years old...
Continue ReadingBlack History Month Spotlight: Macon Bolling Allen
With Black History Month upon us, it is important to study the lives and accomplishments of the famous and not-so-famous, but still notable, African Americans who have inspired so many. As an aspiring attorney, those moments are spent thinking about those black attorneys that refused to be stopped by the...
Continue ReadingDuPont Forced to Defend 40 Trials a Year Over Deadly Teflon Chemical
Starting in April 2017, DuPont will be forced to defend 40 trials a year from people who developed Kidney or Testicular cancer as a result of their exposure to C8, also known as PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid). (more…)
Continue ReadingWhen You Wreck on Icy Roads, You Need a Lawyer. Here’s Why.
If you have a wreck while driving in icy or snowy weather, you need to hire an attorney to represent your interests. When temperatures drop below freezing, driving conditions become increasingly dangerous. Icy roads, slush, and snow can increase the chances of motor vehicle accidents, but even if snow or...
Continue Reading7 Safety Tips for Pedestrians
When you think about car wrecks, you most likely think of two or more cars colliding. However, more than 14% of all traffic fatalities and 3% of those injured in traffic crashes are pedestrians. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a pedestrian is killed every...
Continue ReadingWhat You Need to Know About Party Host Liability
Gatherings of friends and family to celebrate the holidays are a regular occurrence throughout the month of December. During this time of year, the Alabama injury lawyers at Cory Watson Attorneys would like to remind you of the importance of being a responsible host if you plan to have a party at your...
Continue ReadingDocumentary Stirs Discussion About Campus Rape and Sexual Assault
A new documentary on campus rape is stirring controversy. CNN was threatened with legal action for airing it, Slate’s Emily Yoffe has called into question one of its central claims, and 19 Harvard Law School professors have written a letter denouncing its portrayal of how Harvard handled a particular rape...
Continue ReadingThe Secret Lives of Pharmaceutical Companies
Many companies engage in less-than-honest practices, but it is even more concerning when the companies that make your medications aren’t telling you the whole truth. A third of clinical trials performed by pharmaceutical companies and reviewed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approval were not made available...
Continue ReadingWashington State Legionnaires’ Outbreak
Five people have been diagnosed with Legionnaires' Disease in Wenatchee, Washington. According to Kiro 7 News, “The only common link found so far is that they all shopped in the produce section at the Safeway on North Miller Street in the last three weeks.” The Safeway grocery store in Wenatchee...
Continue Reading- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- Next Page »