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What You Need to Know About the Minnesota TikTok Lawsuit

When you think of a lawsuit, you might not be picturing a case involving internet algorithms and deceptive trade practices from social media platform companies. But a major lawsuit filed by the State of Minnesota against TikTok is highlighting important issues about corporate responsibility and user safety, and the Minnesota...

Should I Get a Lawyer If I Was Rear-Ended?

You can be rear-ended while you are waiting for a stoplight to change, while you are slowly driving through a crowded parking lot, or even while you are traveling at high speed on an interstate or freeway. Whatever the location, being rear-ended is a jarring and potentially life-altering experience, especially...

How To Prove Loss of Consortium

In a legal context, the term consortium refers to the unique companionship and intimacy shared between two married spouses or between two partners in a long-term intimate relationship or civil union. A loss of consortium is similar to physical pain and suffering in two key ways: it is a non-economic...

Common Causes of Tow Truck Accidents

Whether the vehicle is a flatbed, a wheel lift, or a hook-and-chain, operating a tow truck is very different than driving a standard passenger car, pickup, or SUV. It is crucial for professional tow truck drivers to be skilled and considerate at all times while operating a vehicle. Unfortunately, not...

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Roblox Sued for Child Exploitation Concerns: What Parents Need to Know

For millions of children, Roblox is a vibrant digital playground. It’s a place to play games, socialize with friends, and let their creativity run wild. Parents may feel secure in the platform's popularity, trusting that it is a safe space for their kids. However, a recent and deeply disturbing legal...

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What is Ethylene Oxide, and How is Exposure to It Leading to Lawsuits?

When we think of dangerous chemicals, we often picture industrial accidents or obvious spills. But some of the most significant threats to public health are invisible, odorless, and may have been affecting communities for years without their knowledge. One such chemical is ethylene oxide (EtO), a gas that is leading...

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What is the Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Act?

For decades, firefighters have bravely answered the call, protected by gear designed to resist intense heat and flames. Tragically, that very protective equipment has been linked to a silent health threat. The culprit is per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS – a class of toxic “forever chemicals” used in the...

What Are the Legal Options After a Pedestrian Accident?

Being struck by a negligent driver while walking can be an intensely stressful experience, not just during the accident itself but also for the hours, days, weeks, and sometimes even years that follow. It is vital, though, to be as calm and proactive as possible if you were the pedestrian...

How Long Does It Take To Settle a Brain Injury Case?

A traumatic brain injury is a serious medical condition that may require years of therapy and rehabilitation to recover from. If you or your loved one has a brain injury, your medical expenses are likely to be significant. However, you may have legal recourse to compensation. In this blog, the...

How Do I Find a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer?

If you have spent any time traveling on a major interstate, you will have seen at least one giant billboard promising ferocious legal representation to motorcycle crash victims. However, if you were seriously injured in a recent motorcycle crash that was not your fault, you may be discovering that finding...