Can I Sue for Defective Brakes? The answer depends on who is at fault for the brakes failing. If a manufacturer is at fault, then yes, you may have a legal case and the right to compensation. Furthermore, if you have been injured in an accident caused by faulty motor vehicle brakes, then you have

Melanoma Must Be Diagnosed and Treated Early Melanoma is the rarest form of skin cancer, though it is also the most aggressive. This type of cancer spreads quickly through the body if not diagnosed and treated early. If you are diagnosed with melanoma early enough, doctors will most likely be able to eliminate it. However,

Motorcycle helmets are not required for every rider in every state, but it is advisable to wear one even when not required. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), helmets reduce the risk of brain injury in a motorcycle accident by nearly 70 percent. Helmet use also reduces the risk of fatal injury by

Drowning is the number one cause of death for children between the ages of one and four in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For children between the ages of five and 14, drowning is the second leading cause of injury and death, just behind motor vehicle accidents. Most

Transvaginal mesh was first used in 2002 to help prevent pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and reduce the risks of stress urinary incontinence. By 2010, one of every three surgeries for POP or stress urinary incontinence involved mesh. However, by 2019, mesh had been banned for use in POP surgeries due to its known dangers. This

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common result of accidents. There are more than 3 million non-fatal TBIs in the United States yearly, and between 80,000 and 90,000 of these cases result in long-term, potentially permanent complications. There are three types of TBI: mild (concussion), moderate, and severe. Concussion typically resolves independently, though there may

Elder abuse is so common in the United States that it has been called an “epidemic” by some organizations. And much of that abuse occurs in a place whose mission it is to care for the elderly – nursing homes. At least 10 percent of people 65 and older will be victimized by some type

Burn injury is tragically common in the United States. Some of these are minor, requiring little more than a cold compress and a few days to heal. However, more than 450,000 individuals in the U.S. suffer burns severe enough to require medical treatment yearly. The American Burn Association reports that, of these burns, approximately 3,400

Defective medical devices can and often do cause severe injury or death. However, due to the complex nature of these cases, it is imperative that you have an experienced legal team on your side as soon as possible following harm. Kline & Specter, PC is one of the country’s most successful plaintiffs’ law firms. With more than