The most important tip to anyone driving anywhere at any time is to stay focused 100% of the time and not allow your attention to wander for any reason. However, in inclement weather conditions such as ice, snow, freezing rain, hail, etc., there are other things you can do to avoid becoming an injur...

If you have a worn out or outdated bathtub, your first thought may be to replace it. However, before you decide on replacement, consider refinishing your bathtub. It can make it look new and fresh again without replacement.The following are the reasons why you should consider bathtub refinishing ove...

The police in New Jersey are legally allowed to stop a driver for suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI). When the police stop a driver for suspicion of DWI, a Breathalyzer test will be done on the driver to check his or her blood alcohol concentration (BAC). If the Breathalyzer test finds tha...

One of the most traumatic events in life is being taken to jail. Your freedom is immediately over and the knowledge that this will cost you time, money and impact your reputation with friends, family and possibly your employment begins to set in. If you make the mistake of driving while intoxicated,...

You never know when and where you may be involved in a car accident. Many people are injured or killed each day in car accidents. Knowing what to do after a car accident can be very helpful to you and other people. Collecting the right evidence can make a big difference in recovering compensation fo...

You never know when and where you may be involved in a car accident. Many people are injured or killed each day in car accidents. Knowing what to do after a car accident can be very helpful to you and other people. Collecting the right evidence can make a big difference in recovering compensation fo...

When a plaintiff is filing a personal injury claim, it is imperative for him or her to have a basic understanding of the possible outcomes in their case. A personal injury lawyer can provide a rough estimate regarding the value of a case. However, there is no guarantee that the plaintiff will succee...

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, the medical bills and other expenses may mount up quickly. However, these expenses can be recovered by filing a claim for compensation. Accident victims can claim compensation for special and general damages.Sp...

When you or a loved one is arrested for a criminal offense and would like to be released from custody, you are required to pay a certain amount of money or other assets to the court for the release, with the understanding that you will be present in all the court hearings. This arrangement is called...

If you or a loved one has ever been arrested, you understand the shock and confusion that the arrest generates. Once the handcuffs are on, your freedom is taken away and you are under the complete control of the police. This may last a few hours, days, weeks, months or years. Being taken to jail can...

Uber and Lyft have become popular modes of transportation for many people across the world. People often choose to take Uber or Lyft rides when their car is in the repair shop or because it may be generally more convenient. Lyft and Uber rides are generally less expensive than traditional taxis whic...

The number of people using Uber is increasing, and so is the number of Uber accidents. Injured victims of Uber accidents may be able to take advantage of the company’s $1 million insurance policy. However, the coverage is applicable only in specific situations. Here are some examples of circumstan...

Patients in a hospital are entitled to a certain basic level of care. If conditions, events or conduct in that hospital result in harm to a patient, that individual has the right to sue the hospital for malpractice. However, it can become difficult to determine whether the hospital or doctor is liab...

The World Health Organization created a checklist for surgeons to prevent surgical errors because it is estimated that in the United States, surgeons operate on 200 to 300 wrong patients each year. Close to 2,500 patients have had the wrong part of their body operated on and patients have died becau...

The taxi has become the iconic method of transportation for New York. An aerial view of New York appears to be a sea of yellow due to the thousands of taxis on the streets. With so many taxis, accidents are not an uncommon occurrence. Most times they are minor, but some accidents result in serious i...

Realizing that your loved one may have been abused sexually in their nursing homefacility in New York City can be devastating. Unfortunately, this type of abuse occurs with alarming frequency in nursing homes throughout the US. This type of abuse happens when caregivers take advantage of compromised...