Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) August 1, 2012 – Many new safety technologies have been introduced in automobiles now on the market, and according to a new study, at least some of them are working. The study, by the Highway Loss Data Institute (Institute), analyzed insurance claims in conjunction with data from automobile accidents. The…

Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) July 31, 2012 – Combat veterans who have encountered large explosions may suffer from the same repeated concussions seen recently in athletes, according to a new study. Researchers at the Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System, in partnership with Boston University, studied the brain tissue of four service members who had…

Irvine, CA (Law Firm Newswire) July 31, 2012 – A new report authored by several organizations has found many children of LGBT parents are hurt by outdated and even discriminatory laws. Titled ‘Securing Legal Ties for Children Living in LGBT Families’, it was compiled and published by the Movement Advancement Project, the Family Equality Council,…

Lakeland, FL (Law Firm Newswire) July 31, 2012 – Current case law in Florida allows law enforcement officers to search a person’s cell phone incident to arrest, a situation that some say violates the Fourth Amendment. This June, a Florida appeals court ruled in State v. Glasco (Glasco) that a law enforcement officer can search…

Miami, FL (Law Firm Newswire) July 31, 2012 – This year’s farm crop may not be quite as plentiful. The food shortages generated later, along with higher costs, will be linked to massive crackdowns on illegal immigration. “You can’t speak out of both sides of your mouth and not have something catch up with you…

Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) July 31, 2012 – Not all wrongful death lawsuits that go to court are resolved in favor of the plaintiff. This is one of those cases. “Wrongful death lawsuits are not always resolved in favor of the plaintiff, and this case is one of those instances. In this story, a…

Denver, CO (Law Firm Newswire) July 30, 2012 – In order to save money during a divorce, many couples are turning to mediation. If mediation fails, litigation is still an option. “When couples are facing divorce, many of them automatically think about going to court. Tempers flare, stress is high and the parties don’t know…

Keene, NH (Law Firm Newswire) July 30, 2012 – Communication technology is great, but it can be deadly in a vehicle. “Distracted driving kills,” said Charlie Donahue, a Nashua injury and medical malpractice lawyer with offices in Keene, New Hampshire. “You have tons of communications technology in a vehicle and you don’t ignore it. Most…

Zephyrhills, FL (Law Firm Newswire) July 27, 2012 – New research has revealed that the rate of divorce has increased greatly among older Americans. The trend is significant, as the United States is already the top country in the world for divorce. As baby boomers enter their golden years, divorce rates may increase even more.…

Atlanta, GA (Law Firm Newswire) July 27, 2012 – Getting out of a motorcycle wreck alive and able to function is virtually a miracle. It makes survivors crusaders for common sense safety. “Bikers who survive a horrific wreck often want to give back to their community the gift of common sense safety when it comes…