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An underride accident happens when one vehicle slides below another. One of the most common examples of this is when a small passenger car slides under the trailer of a semi-truck. These are very dangerous accidents that often lead to spinal cord injuries, head...
A Payable On Death (POD) account is one way that you can transfer assets to a beneficiary upon your passing. As such, it’s something that you may consider setting up while doing your estate planning. But it is much different than a will or a trust. With a POD account,...
Car accidents involving teenagers are very common. According to some reports, they have the highest fatal car accident rate out of any age group. Experts also warn that teen car accident rates go up during the summer, mostly because teenagers are not in school and so...
It can be good to make an estate plan, even at a young age. Maybe you’re just in your 30s or 40s, so you feel like you’re nearing the halfway point of your life, but you have a lot of time left. Even so, drafting an estate plan at this time can help in case of an...
Nursing home residents count on staff members to help keep them safe and provide them with the assistance they need with everything from daily living tasks to medication management. Additionally, all nursing homes should have fall protocols that outline how...
An adult who’s creating an estate plan might be focused on the ways in which they can pass down their assets to their beneficiaries. While that’s an important part of estate planning, planning for the unexpected is another critical consideration. If you’re getting...
If your loved one’s death was caused by the negligence or misconduct of another party, a wrongful death lawsuit can help you seek justice as you deal with the aftermath of the loss. Holding the responsible parties accountable for their negligence can also give you a...
Closing the deal on your dream home can be an exciting milestone, but it can also be a minefield of potential problems. Understanding the risks is crucial to navigating the process smoothly and protecting your financial interests as a buyer. First, you may run into...
If one of your loved ones is living in a nursing home or other care facility, you probably assume they would speak up if they were ever mistreated or saw someone else being mistreated. However, a disturbing report published last year by the Long Term Care Community...
Anyone who has ever broken a rib knows how extremely painful it can be and how long it seems to take to heal. Rib fractures are still a common injury in the wake of car crashes, even though most cars have air bags. Hitting the steering wheel or the dashboard can cause...