Summertime is when thousands of people take to the highways and byways to enjoy a summer family road trip. Unfortunately, thousands of those people will be severely injured in car crashes which were no fault of their own. At Springer & Lyle, we have some summer road safety tips for you from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) that will make your summer holiday road trip be the fun it should be. Safety Tips Before hitting the road, here are some summer road safety tips from the NHSTA. Inspect your tires. Be sure the tread is not worn down … [Read more...]
Rainy Weather and Car Accidents
The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that more than 5.8 million car crashes occur every year. Approximately 21 percent of those are due to bad weather, including snow, ice, wind, and rain. Rainy weather and wet pavement are the top two hazardous conditions, causing more accidents than any other weather related crashes. At Springer & Lyle, we are concerned about weather related car crashes. We know that blinding rain often occurs in a sudden outburst, reducing visibility from good to almost no visibility at all. This can happen in a matter of seconds and … [Read more...]
How Can I Protect My Interests Prior To A Divorce?
The implications and impact divorce can have on your life can be overwhelming. There’s not just the emotional side to deal with, there are often children to think of, housing to sort out and complex legal details. In this time of turmoil, you need compassion, straight talk, and practical solutions. You might be wondering how can I protect my interests prior to a divorce? At Springer and Lyle, we’re here to help you by advocating for you with the best representation possible during this difficult time. Here are some important steps to take when beginning the divorce process. Make … [Read more...]
Transvaginal Mesh Litigation
Transvaginal mesh has become a nightmare for thousands of women who have suffered severe adverse effects involving erosion and migration of the mesh along with perforation of organs from it. Surgical mesh was designed over 60 years ago for repairing hernias. It’s a woven material made of synthetic or biological materials that usually comes in a prepackaged kit along with tools to aid in the surgical procedure. Because mesh was widely successful in the treatment of hernias, surgeons began using it in other parts of the body that needed support. About 20 years later they began inserting it … [Read more...]
Our E-News Will Be Moving
We’re moving our news feed to Mail Chimp. We have been happy with our current service at Feedburner, but Feedburner is shutting down on July 1st. You’ll continue to receive our updates but they may look just a little different and show to be coming from Mail Chimp. Thank you for your continued reading. … [Read more...]