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Becker Law Office Blog
11M ago
The Hidden Dangers of ARC Airbags
Since Henry Ford first made motor vehicles accessible to the average consumer near the beginning of the twentieth century, the automotive industry has undertaken a series of initiatives—sometimes voluntarily and oftentimes kicking and screaming—to improve automobile safety. Seat belts protect drivers and passengers from harmful movement within, or ejection from, a vehicle during a crash. Anti-lock brakes prevent skidding and loss of control during hard braking. Airbags restrain movement and cushion against impacts with harder surfaces. When designed and manufa ..read more
Becker Law Office Blog
1y ago
What to Know About Animal Rights Laws
Animal rights laws are laws that aim to protect animals from harm and mistreatment. These laws vary depending on the jurisdiction, but they often cover issues such as animal cruelty, abuse, neglect, and exploitation. It is important to be aware of the laws that pertain to animal rights in your area and to comply with those laws to ensure the well-being of animals and to avoid legal repercussions.
What are the Laws that Protect Our Pets?
A few short weeks ago, I walked into the Lexington Humane Society with hope in my heart and dog treats in hand. I had bee ..read more
Becker Law Office Blog
1y ago
What is a Mass Tort?
A mass tort is a legal action that is brought by a large group of people who have been injured or have suffered harm as a result of the same product, event, or action. Mass torts are often filed against manufacturers or large corporations, and typically involve a large number of plaintiffs who have suffered similar injuries or damages.
Some examples of mass torts include cases involving defective drugs or medical devices, environmental disasters, asbestos exposure, and incidents of consumer fraud. After someone is injured, they can file a civil lawsuit seeking compensation ..read more
Becker Law Office Blog
1y ago
What is ride-sharing?
In 2009, the transportation industry forever changed with the advent of rideshare. Ride-sharing is a service that arranges one-way transportation for a fee. Ride-sharing is available via downloadable applications, such as Uber and Lyft. Today, it is estimated that 36% of Americans have used a ride-sharing app for their transportation needs. Most of these users are younger generations. And ridesharing seems to be more popular in urban cities compared to rural areas.
Unlike traditional taxi cabs, ridesharing apps rely on independent contractors rather than employees. Ride-s ..read more
Becker Law Office Blog
1y ago
Boating Safety
While the summer is beginning to come to a close, there are still plenty of weekends left to pack in those summer activities! When I think of summer, I think of freshly cut grass, hot dogs charred black on my rusty, old Weber grill, ripe watermelon for dessert, and of course, water. Whether it’s the sprinkler system, my plastic inflatable pool in the backyard, the emerald Florida shores, or the cool Cumberland Lake, when it gets hot, Americans in almost every state head for the water. And with water, comes boats.
According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association ..read more