Seinfeld mocked it. Letterman ranked it in his top ten list. And more than fifteen years later, its infamy continues. Everyone knows the McDonald’s coffee case. It has been routinely cited as an example of how citizens have taken advantage of America’s legal system, but is that a fair rendition of it.

"Hot Coffee" examines the dangers of so-called tort reform and its threat to the civil justice system.  For more information on HBO Documentary Films, visit http://itsh.bo/goUrjK.

Those who have never been in a life-changing accident have a hard time understanding the deeply emotional and permanent scars such events leave on us. But whether or not you have been in a serious automobile accident, the video below will make you cry.

Created by the Transport Accident Commission in Victoria Australia, this extremely powerful video plainly shows the before, during and, most importantly, the aftermath of vehicle collisions.

The public service video may be too rough for some viewers, but it is meant to be graphic. Although the accidents are staged with actors and use computer graphics, the images depicted are very realistic. It draws from events that occur every day on modern highways.

Watch it and share it. This deserves to be seen by all drivers while it can still do them some good – before they get out on the road.

With an explosion of outsourcing to overseas manufacturers, it seems that more products make it into the hands of U.S. consumers without proper or full testing. If you’ve been injured by a poorly made or defective product, it’s important to get a professional legal opinion to secure your rights.

In this short clip, Sol mentions just a few of the many products that have caused harm and resulted in lawsuits.

Sol discusses in a straightforward manner what nursing home neglect is and the proper response. The subject matter is disturbing. This is an unfortunate tragedy that can happen when the aged are put under the charge of an unscrupulous caregiver. Also referred to as “elder neglect” the number of victims is surprising and even horrific. If you suspect abuse of the elderly, you must not remain silent or ignore the situation.

Tainted food is a problem in the United States that only seems to be getting worse. There are periodic news reports and warnings about whole classes of food that should be avoided. This is often a consequence of bulk production – one failure in the system leads to hundreds or thousands of cases. Food borne illness is the most commonly known consequence, but food poisoning can cause death in some instances. In this video, Sol talks about a tragic case involving chicken tainted with salmonella.