Stephen recently spoke at the annual national convention of the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA) and the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC), where he addressed an increasingly important topic in the legal profession: the ethical and practical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in mediation. Artificial intelligence has taken the world by storm, and the...
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Insurance plays a significant role in personal injury cases. After an accident, many people think the insurance company will cover everything. But insurance companies are businesses, and they often try to pay as little as possible. Knowing how insurance works can help you make smarter choices during your claim. When you are hurt, you may...
We live in a world where cameras are everywhere. They are on phones, in stores, in parking lots, and along busy roads. As a result, people capture many accidents on video, even when they don’t expect to. Video recordings can help show what really happened if you are injured in a car accident, slip-and-fall, or...
Many employees drive as part of their job. You might use a company car, or you might drive your own vehicle to run errands for work. But accidents can happen, and workers need to know what this means for their safety, health, and rights. Many people do not realize that work-related car accidents are very...
A car accident can be frightening, and it becomes even more stressful when the other driver is uninsured. Even though drivers are supposed to carry auto insurance, some people still choose to drive without it. This can make it harder for you to get help paying for medical bills, lost income, and car repairs. Still,...
Today, almost everyone sends text messages. We text friends, family, and coworkers without thinking twice. But many people don’t realize that a simple text can later be used as evidence in court. It’s important to understand how your messages might affect you and what you can do to protect yourself. Texts Can Be Used as...
Even if you don’t ride one often, buses are a big part of travel in the Tri-State Area. School buses, shuttle buses, and charter buses are just a few of the types you might encounter while driving, walking, or biking. Sadly, bus accidents happen in lots of different ways. For instance, a bus might be...
A major court decision about the opioid crisis in West Virginia has recently been announced. In 2022, a federal judge in southern West Virginia ruled that three large drug distributors — Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen), McKesson Corp., and Cardinal Health — were not responsible for creating a “public nuisance” when they sent huge numbers of opioid...