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Every interstate trucking company has a federal safety record. Learn how to look it up, what the FMCSA’s BASIC categories mean, and why this data matters after an accident.
Look up any U.S. trucking company's federal safety record by name or DOT number. See crash history, violation rates, inspection results, and safety ratings — explained in plain English.
The first social media mental health lawsuit resulted in a $6 million verdict for the plaintiff after the jury found Meta and YouTube negligent. The landmark case showed that tech companies can be held accountable under products liability law for the harm their platforms cause children.
A federal report found the FDA has rarely used its authority to force medical device recalls, relying instead on manufacturers. The findings raise concerns about delays, patient safety, and how effectively dangerous devices are removed from the market.
States and environmental groups are taking legal action against the EPA over a rule eliminating key greenhouse gas emissions standards for vehicles and engines.
The judge presiding over the childhood vaccine rollback lawsuit against the HHS issued has temporarily blocked the notably shorter childhood vaccination schedule introduced in January.
Trafficking survivors have the right to sue their traffickers and the businesses that profited from their exploitation. This guide walks through the civil lawsuit process under the TVPA — from evaluating your case to what compensation looks like.
Trafficking survivors are often arrested for crimes committed under the control of their traffickers — prostitution, drug offenses, theft. Vacatur laws allow survivors to clear these records and rebuild their lives. A new federal law and expanding state protections are opening doors.
Technology platforms — social media, messaging apps, classified ad sites — are primary tools for recruiting and exploiting trafficking survivors. Federal law now allows survivors to sue these platforms. Here's how the legal landscape is evolving.
A jury found Uber liable for a driver’s sexual assault, awarding $8.5 million. The verdict could reshape how courts evaluate rideshare company responsibility and passenger safety.
Choosing the right attorney is one of the most important decisions a sexual abuse survivor will make. This guide covers what to look for, red flags to avoid, how contingency fees work, and what actually happens during the first phone call.
Filing a sexual abuse lawsuit is one of the most significant steps a survivor can take. This guide walks through the entire civil process — evaluating your case, finding an attorney, what to expect during litigation, and how anonymity protections work.
