Listening to music while driving is great, but you have to watch the volume. Cranking the volume up may lead to noise complaint violations and tickets, not to mention angry drivers. Some drivers try to get around this by wearing headphones while driving. But this may also be a bad idea. As it turns out,…

Rearview cameras have been mandatory in all U.S. vehicles since May of 2018 to increase drivers’ field of vision, helping to eliminate dangerous blind spots and save the lives of children, people with disabilities, and elders. In the United States, 50 children are backed over by a vehicle every week. This is usually caused by…

If you are considering a medical malpractice lawsuit, you may be wondering how much compensation you can expect to receive and whether it is worth the time and effort involved with building your case.  There is no easy answer because every case is unique and damage awards can vary widely. There are a lot of…

An unsafe and fatal heatwave overwhelmed much of the country last week. Warnings and heat advisories were taking place from the East Coast to the Midwest since temperatures rose to the triple digits, and so far the rise in heat caused six deaths. Major events had to be canceled such as the NYC Triathlon and…

A Homeowner Association (HOA) “is an organization of property owners that administers the rules and upholds the covenants of a subdivision, development or condominium complex,” according to How Stuff Works.  Managing a homeowner association is a big job. Board members of a homeowner association must invest many hours learning the specific rules and regulations that…

The solstice is upon us, which means that summer has officially begun. If you haven’t done so already, now is the time to get your home prepped for warmer temperatures to ensure that nothing goes wrong and you don’t end up sweltering in the summer heat. Thankfully, most of the preparation is simple and easily…

Most people wait for the warmer weather of spring and summer to begin washing their cars regularly. They may neglect this chore in the colder temperatures of fall and winter. It’s cold! In northern areas, it may be so cold that it’s possible the water might freeze to the vehicle. While it is understandable not…

Medicaid is a federally funded program that provides healthcare to millions of Americans. The states administer it according to federal requirements. But it doesn’t cover everything, and you have to qualify for certain things. You must meet certain income requirements to be eligible for Medicaid. This can include income from a job or payments from…

When a person goes to a doctor or hospital for a medical concern, they expect to leave in better shape than when they arrived. Most of the time that is exactly what happens. In some cases, however, individuals seeking medical care suffer an injury at the hands of the people who are supposed to help…

You may be asking yourself if you should “blow the whistle” on the company you work for after catching them in some wrongdoing. Your first concern may be fears of retribution and of having to find another employer.  First things first. Let’s talk about what exactly a whistleblower is and the role of a whistleblower…