The Dangers of Driving on Black Ice

Contrary to its name, black ice is actually transparent. It blends into the pavement, so unsuspecting drivers and pedestrians may easily lose control when passing over it. The slippery surface is a common cause of car accidents throughout the winter season.

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Who’s Responsible for Injuries on Icy Pavement?

When winter arrives in New England, we should all be on the lookout for ice and snow on the roads, sidewalks and properties. Especially if you own a business, keeping an eye out is simply not enough. You need a plan of action to remove all accumulation within a reasonable timeframe. Otherwise, the next patron who passes through may slip on a patch of ice out front – and you will likely be held responsible.

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Handling Property Damage After a Car Accident

When a car accident is severe enough to injure the drivers or passengers, it’s likely property damage has also occurred. As the typical American can expect to be in three or four car accidents in a lifetime, most drivers will be filing a property damage claim at some point.

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Settlements Reached Ahead of First Opioids Trial

Hours before the first trial concerning the role of drug companies in the opioid epidemic, Teva Pharmaceuticals and three distributors settled for $260 million. Cuyahoga and Summit, two communities in Ohio, accused Teva – the world’s largest manufacturer of generic drugs – and distributors McKesson, Cardinal Health Inc. and AmerisourceBergen of making false, misleading claims that resulted in addiction and at least 400,000 fatalities.

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Vaping-Related Illness Emerges in 46 States

Since early September 2019, the FDA and CDC have been looking into a vaping-related illness that has appeared in 46 states and is responsible for at least 12 deaths. Although both organizations continue to search for a source, no single factor across e-cigarette usage appears to be directly responsible for pneumonia-like symptoms of severe lung damage.

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