10 Injuries Responsible for the Most Workers’ Compensation Claims

Private industry employers reported more than 3 million workplace injuries and illnesses in a single recent year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. More than half of those injuries were serious enough to require days away from work, job restrictions or…

Alcohol and Teens: 8 Surprising Facts and Figures

For teenagers and their parents, spring means a season of celebrations such as the prom, high school graduation, and other warm-weather events. Many of these occasions mean parties. And for some young people, that means drinking alcohol. Although the legal…

7 Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident

Getting into a car accident is a terribly stressful event. But there are some common mistakes you should avoid in order to protect your rights in the aftermath of a crash. Neglecting certain responsibilities could be costly. Listed below are seven of…

8 Steps to Take after a Dog Bite

  Dogs can be furry, cute, and loyal companions. But dogs also bite about 4.5 million Americans each year, many of them young children. Dog bites can cause serious injuries, especially if the bite is near the face or neck.  …

2.1 Million Cars Recalled Again to Fix Sensors That Could Cause Unintended Air Bag Deployment

Another month, another air bag recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced the recall of 2.12 million previously recalled cars to again address faulty air bags. The air bags could deploy inadvertently, without warning and without the vehicle’s…

Consumer Protection Cases

Merrill, Lynch and Other Securities Claims In May of 2002, Merrill, Lynch agreed to pay a 100 million dollar fine based on charges by the New York Attorney General that it had misled investors with biased stock recommendations. To summarize,…

Chrysler Case Resolved

With the second trial date approaching, the Joye Law Firm Injury Lawyers was able to resolve the products liability case it was handling against Chrysler Corporation regarding the death of Sergio Jiminez. The case involved allegations of a defective rear door…

Doors Should Not Open in Accidents

It was the summer of 1996. Tiffany Parks, a 22-year-old girl from Charleston, South Carolina was on her way home from a night out with friends when she discovered another friend’s car had been towed. Offering the group a ride…