When you’re unexpectedly bit by a dog, it can be an emotionally and physically painful experience. You may be in shock and unsure how to seek treatment or care for the wound immediately after it occurs. If you get bit by a dog on any part of your body, you’ll need to be prepared by being aware of the right actions to t
It can often be traumatizing to be involved in a car accident, especially if you’re injured. Whether you have health insurance or don’t have a policy, you may not know what steps to take. It’s important to be prepared if the unexpected occurs and you suffer physical harm.
When you’ve suffered an injury, it can be difficult to continue performing normal activities at home or in the workplace. Many people also suffer from emotional trauma do the pain that they’ve experienced. If you’re the victim of a personal injury but need to return to work, there are a few main steps to take to ensure
Nobody intends to have a car accident. You don’t get up in the morning and think, “This might be a good day for an accident.” That’s why it’s called an accident: an unplanned, unexpected, and unintentional incident. Many things can happen to cause car accidents, and many of those things are nobody’s fault. Sometimes th
We’ve all been there – it’s the end of a long workday, you’re excited to go home and relax, you stroll into your local big chain store, and suddenly, slip. You fall on the floor, head banging on the hard surface as everything goes crunch. How could this happen? This is a big store, right? There should be lots of people
A suspended driver’s license means that your license to drive a motor vehicle has been put on hold or suspended, which means you can’t legally drive your car until the suspension has ended.
Just like the name implies, a DUI checkpoint is a roadblock set up by law enforcement. The purpose of it is to find drivers who are driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. These stops can be scary, especially if you have had a few drinks before getting behind the wheel. Below I will guide and walk you thro
Everyone is familiar with the concept of traffic tickets and why drivers receive them. However, if you’re new to the road and have never had to deal with one of these citations, you may not realize the aftermath of receiving one. Even after you’ve paid the fee for your traffic violation, you may not be quite out of the
This is a scary situation for two main reasons. The first reason is that the driver likely doesn’t have the funds to pay for your damages. The second reason is that you now must deal with the situation yourself. If your insurance company finds out about it, you will probably lose your no-claims bonus, and your premiums
Everybody needs to let loose once in a while. After working, attending classes, parenting, or all of the above for the whole week, there’s nothing wrong with wanting to unwind and party on the weekend. However, if we aren’t careful, it’s very easy for that great time with friends to lead to bad and even harmful decisio
Legal matters can be confusing and overwhelming, especially if you’re not familiar with the legal system. When it’s time to file a lawsuit or defend yourself, it helps to know when to hire an attorney. But whether you should hire an attorney depends largely on your specific circumstances. Here are a few signs that hiri
Routine traffic stops can be pretty benign and banal. However, the drama is ramped up if you say something you shouldn’t. The most important thing you should do in a routine traffic stop is say nothing. Respond only to the questions the officer asks in the simplest of answers. This generally means “yes,” “no,” or “I do
You’ve just received word that you have a suspended license. It can be a devastating blow to your life, and it happens to many people. You may be thinking, ‘how long does my license stay suspended?’ and ‘what do I do?’ If you have a suspended license, you will be unable to drive a car or any other type of vehicle. If y
An expert personal injury attorney will be able to direct you to specialists who can treat you immediately and will not be compensated until your automobile accident lawsuit is resolved. Expect that the other party’s auto insurance will not send you to physicians or arrange for medical care on your behalf.
In those first shocking moments following a rear-end accident, you may respond with a primal urge to chase the vehicle. Avoid that response at all costs. Instead, use the six-step response described below to maximize your safety and that of the other drivers on the road.
Let the police track the hit-and-run driver dow
Cameras are nearly everywhere people go, from convenience stores to shopping centers to event locations. Today, some businesses require that their drivers utilize a dash cam, and most law enforcement officers’ vehicles are equipped with dash cams. While one may not think a dash cam in a police vehicle can assist one’s
