As an office worker, driver or support professional, you have a higher-than-average risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome because of the manual tasks that you perform. Whether you spend all day typing and answering the phone or gripping the steering wheel, you use...
Did you experience a traumatic brain injury after a truck wreck?
Large trucks are an important part of the U.S. economy. Unfortunately, they also present serious hazards on the road. It’s estimated that large trucks are involved in about 9% of all fatal accidents on the road. If you are involved in an accident with a large truck,...
Why can satnavs (GPSs) be dangerous?
When maps and road atlases were more common, many drivers took them out and planned their routes beforehand.These days, fewer people feel the need to do so, thanks to in-car satnavs or on phone apps such as Google Maps or Waze. These technological alternatives bring a...
Can you challenge a DUI?
The police pull you over after you’ve had a few drinks with dinner. You didn’t think that you were over the legal limit, but they give you a breath test and it comes in at 0.08%. It’s right at the legal limit and you get arrested. This is the point where a lot of...
Could a forensic accountant help in your divorce?
A trend among those seeking a divorce in America is hiring advisors such as forensic accountants. A divorce can cost a lot of money, as you probably know at this point. Every time you add a professional to your divorce team, your costs will increase. It is best to...
Why health care professionals may have increased back injury risk
Working in health care is a way for you to make a meaningful and positive impact on the world around you. However, your employment also puts you at risk. Health care professionals are more likely to get hurt on the job than people in many other private industries. Not...
Will your mental illness affect your child custody rights?
When at least one spouse has a mental illness, it increases the likelihood of divorce. It’s been found to raise the odds by as much as 80%. Certainly, people with mental illnesses also divorce for the same reasons anyone else does. If you have a diagnosed mental...
A DUI conviction can have financial implications
When charged with driving under the influence, a conviction can have far-reaching consequences on your finances. It is an often overlooked aspect of a DUI since most people's concerns are usually on the legal ramifications of a guilty verdict, like jail terms. Below...
Can you inherit a tendency to divorce?
You inherit a lot of different things from your parents, from your physical features to your personality. When they pass away, you might also inherit their assets. But what about divorce? Could this also be passed down to the next generation? If your parents got...
How to limit distractions while driving
For the seasoned road user, driving almost feels automatic. However, in reality, the process is very complex. The brain has to make multiple decisions every second just to keep a car on the road. If these decisions become clouded by distractions, then driving can...