Groundbreaking front crash avoidance technology such as forward-collision warning (FCW) and automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems is estimated to make a huge life-saving impact on American roads. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) estimates that by 2025, vehicles equipped with both technologies will prevent 42,000 crashes, 20,000 injuries, and…
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Nursing Home Compare tool is intended to provide detailed information on the quality of care and staffing at nursing homes across the country. However, one U.S. senator is calling out the site for being out of date and “almost worthless” during the COVID-19…
Truck drivers have always been an essential part of the American supply chain. However, as more people turn to online shopping, shipping, and package delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic, trucking has become more important than ever. U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao recently stated that truck drivers are “doing a heroic…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has pulled the popular heartburn medication Zantac and other ranitidine drugs off the market due to contamination from a probable cancer-causing chemical called N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). Consumers have been warned to stop taking any leftover medication they have, as the FDA has found that the…
Usually, a bad faith claim happens when your insurance claim is denied or the insurance company provides you an amount that is lower than what is fair. When this happens, you can sue to demand the insurance payout you deserve. Essentially, you and your attorney argue that your insurance company’s…
We all have a duty to keep ourselves, our families, our neighbors, and our communities safe right now. This means temporarily reshaping the way we live our lives to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). At Cain Law Office, we are taking this duty seriously and are practicing the “social distancing”…
Did you know that many causes of truck accidents can be traced to the negligent upkeep and maintenance of the commercial motor vehicle? For this reason, safety experts urge truck drivers and trucking companies to always inspect their vehicles before and after trips, make repairs when necessary, and ensure their…
A shocking story came out of Boley, Oklahoma, recently. Three nursing home facilities ─ all operated by two sisters, Lavada Stacy Myers and Enetrice Myers-Tarpeh ─ were shut down, and both sisters face a number of felony charges. The two sisters are accused of fraudulently obtaining one resident’s debit card,…
Every year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) organizes Brake Safety Week with the goal of preventing crashes caused by faulty brake systems on commercial trucks. During the week, the CVSA inspects the brakes of trucks in the United States and Canada. It pulls trucks out of service if they…
