Just because a product is advertised as being "child resistant" does not mean that it cannot cause harm. In a case recently decided in Texas, a young girl was severely injured when her brother began using a supposedly child-resistant lighter to melt crayons and accidentally set his sister's dress ablaze. The sister suffered serious burns over 55% of her body. A lawsuit was brought against BIC, who manufactured the lighter...

Do you know of someone who defrauded the federal government? Are you willing to bring a lawsuit on the government's behalf? If so, the government may be willing to pay you under a federal law known as the False Claims Act (FCA)...

In response to political pressure from doctors and medical groups, Congress has recently debated passing a national cap on the size of medical malpractice damages awards. The idea is to limit the amount of an award for pain and suffering in medical malpractice cases to a maximum of $250,000, no matter how seriously the victim has been injured. Although doctors complain that malpractice insurance has become expensive because of malpractice damages awards, Congress's solution causes more problems than it solves...

With people living longer lives and the traditional family structure disappearing, it is becoming more and more common for our elderly family members and friends to spend time, sometimes many years, in a nursing home. Given that nursing homes play such an important part in the lives of their residents, it is important to choose a good one. Before moving any family member or loved one into a nursing home, take the time to visit several in your area to see how they compare. When you visit, ask to be taken on a tour and use the following as a guide to determine which home you should choose...

Airline travel. Terrorist attack. Lightning. Everyone is afraid of something, but most of us do not give a second thought to the greatest danger we face every day--driving. The fact is that our drive to and from work is probably the most dangerous thing we ever do, and we do it all the time. The following common-sense tips can help make your driving safer...