Car accidents caused by driving while intoxicated are 100% preventable. Unfortunately, some people still choose to operate motor vehicles after consuming alcoholic beverages. In some situations, intoxicated individuals tend to misjudge their sobriety and believe they are not too drunk to drive. This self-assessment does little to prevent drunk driving crashes. Perhaps smartphone technology is an answer. How does it work? According to ongoing research, smartphones can already judge intoxication levels. They do so with accelerometers, which nearly all modern…
However amicable it is, the divorce process can be extremely challenging for both parties. Divorce can take a toll on children too, especially teenagers who are more aware of their surroundings. It is not uncommon for teens to express concern about their parents’ divorce and how it will impact their lives. Here are a few tips that can help you talk about divorce to your teenage children. Keep it civil There is no doubt that divorce can be an emotional…
When you were driving to visit a family member, you never expected that your vehicle would get hit by a large truck. You were in your lane and traveling at a safe speed when the truck pushed into your lane and caused a serious crash. Unfortunately, the damage to your vehicle was severe, and your spouse passed away from their injuries. Now, you want to take steps to make sure you can get compensation for what they’ve been through and…
If you are getting divorced and have a child, the Court will find that each parent owes a duty of support for the child, and you may be the party who is asked to pay support. Determining who pays support comes down to a number of factors, some of which include which parent earns more money and which will take care of the child more often. If you and your spouse can work out a support amount that you think…
Did you know that around 28 people die each day as a result of drunk-driving collisions in America? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that between 2010 and 2019 alone, there were over 10,000 deaths a year because of drunk driving. Around a third of the crashes that happen in the United States are linked to drunk driving, even though people are well aware that drunk driving is hazardous. Between the months of March and September in 2020, around…