Even the safest of drivers can find themselves in trouble while behind the wheel. If you find yourself dealing with the aftermath of an accident, it’s important to know what you should and shouldn’t do. The stress of the situation increases the risk of...
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Florida police say alcohol a factor in fatal car accident
Even a slight error while driving can have significant consequences. This means that it is necessary for all drivers to take action to ensure that they do nothing that could result in harm to another, especially including declining to drive while under the influence....
Can spinal cord injuries be reversed?
You had a great day out with friends and family, which is why you never would have imagined being rushed to the hospital after a car crash as the ending to your evening.Unfortunately, another driver was looking away from the road and missed a stop sign at the...
Are you an executor? Does the estate need to go through probate?
Probate is a process where a will is filed with the court system. This begins the process of administering a decedent's estate. The process of closing the estate is overseen by the court so that the estate is handled appropriately.When a person passes away, the first...
Will My Insurance Cover Business Losses Due to COVID-19?
With federal, state, and local governments forcing "non-essential" businesses to shut their doors, many companies are wondering if the insurance coverage they carry for themselves could cover their losses due to the ongoing pandemic. The answer, as it so often is in...
Use these 3 tips to avoid a traffic accident
It's hard to be safe every time you drive. There are many distractions and things that happen to put you on edge. From a driver making a mistake that makes you swerve out of your lane to a pedestrian running out in front of you, there is always a risk that you'll be...
How Will Coronavirus Affect My Personal Injury Case?
Federal, state, and local responses to coronavirus are rapidly evolving. Social distancing and shelter-in-place orders have affected everything from schooling to employment to running errands. Another less obvious impact coronavirus has had is on the legal system....
Why careful estate planning is needed when you have multiple kids
A comprehensive and well-thought-out estate plan doesn't just benefit the person who's developing the plan. It also benefits their family. In fact, you could argue that estate planning is more for the benefit of those who will be left behind. With careful planning and...
1 killed in DUI crash involving allegedly impaired driver
Many people are fortunate enough to survive collisions. For those who don't, it's important for their families and loved ones to get the closure they need. For some, that means holding the responsible party accountable for financial losses. For others, it means filing...
The coronavirus could actually help your estate plan
The coronavirus has placed the world on alert. It has hurt stocks and shocked Wall Street. There is a silver lining to this economic frustration, though, and that is that it can be helpful in some ways.Stocks are declining, and that can be scary for people with...