This week is National Child Passenger Safety Week, which culminates on Saturday, September 21, with National Seat Check Day. At the personal injury law firm of Cutler Rader, we recognize the importance of child safety in automobiles. Car crashes are the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13. The sad reality is,…
There was a time, not too long ago, when going to your doctor meant you were going to see someone who had known you over the years and had seen you healthy and ailing. Your doctor knew you as a person and brought a level of observation and intuition into the treatment room that was…
In our combined decades-worth of experience litigating personal injury claims, each of the Cutler Rader attorneys has witnessed the following exchange in a deposition, where the defense attorney feels like he has scored points, by “proving” that the injured client did not seek immediate medical attention at the scene of the crash and is therefore…
Remember the old backyard trampoline? Well, now that all-time favorite, has expanded into trampoline parks with obstacles and countless ways to play. Unbeknownst to many, these trampoline parks have escalated into a billion-dollar industry. With such a high investment in the entertainment of children, many may assume that safety precautions have been perfected over the…
Firefighters are among the bravest that our society has to offer. This was perhaps no better explained by anyone other than comedian and activist Jon Stewart, who testified before Congress on June 11, 2019, in an effort to secure additional federal funding for the September 11th Victims Compensation Fund. The fund provides money to aid…
For years people have clamored for fast and convenient transportation, and every once in a while an invention hits the market and makes a true impact. Almost all of us can vouch for the ease of calling an Uber or Lyft for convenient transportation. Now, there’s a new competitor for easy transportation, but this one…
In recent news, a construction worker lost his arm after an industrial accident occurred in Hillsboro Beach, FL. While working with an industrial auger, the man’s arm became trapped and resulted in the severing of his limb. Thankfully, the Hillsboro Beach Police Department were able to apply a tourniquet and reattachment is now a possibility.…
As we welcome this year’s holiday season, we prepare for an increase in family gatherings and embrace these last few months as a time to make memories that will last a lifetime. The dangers associated with the holiday season are often overlooked. Among the family parties and holiday dinners, there is also an increase of…
Social media has gained popularity and interest immensely over the past several years. What was once something used as a private platform to interact with close friends and family, has now evolved into the means of communication, business, and all areas in between on a very public scale. More times than not you see very…
Your child turns 16. She passes her driver’s test and receives a car for her birthday. Before you hand over the keys, are both you and your new driver aware of the safety risks she will face as a teen on the road? In October 2007, after several serious auto accidents involving Pennsylvania high school…
