Recent Blog Posts
New Survey Reveals that Drivers Don’t Always Practice what They Preach
It appears that many US drivers live by the maxim, “Do as I say, not as I do.” According to the recently-released results of a survey conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, many drivers recognize how unsafe certain behaviors are, but continue to practice them all the same. The survey was conducted… Read More »
What You Need to Know about Whiplash
When you’re in a rear-end crash, the impact of the car behind you can cause serious damage to your body, and even result in chronic pain in certain cases. If you’ve been in an accident, it is important to learn about the possible effects of whiplash, and how to get help pursuing claims for… Read More »
Create a Custody-Sharing Arrangement that Takes Your Children’s Needs Into Account
Divorce can be difficult on families, but even the most deeply-affected parents will acknowledge that divorce hits children the hardest of all. If you and your co-parent are sharing custody of your kids after a divorce, it can be a challenge to figure out how to provide a stable, loving environment for your children… Read More »
Proving a Self-Employed Spouse’s Income
It is increasingly common for people to work in the “gig economy” as an independent contractor or freelancer with numerous employers rather than in traditional salaried jobs. Similarly, individuals who own their own businesses are unlikely to have a consistent salary and are likely to have an income that fluctuates substantially. In the process… Read More »
Why January is a Common Month to File for Divorce
January is a great time to step back and evaluate our lives, determining whether or not we’re living the life we want to live as a new year rolls around. For some unhappy couples, this may mean it’s time to consider whether or not staying in a marriage is the best choice for themselves… Read More »
Making the Most of the Holidays while Sharing Custody of Your Children
For many recently-separated or divorced parents, the holidays can serve as a painful reminder of the memories and traditions you shared with your ex, causing you to feel sad and lonely during what should be a celebratory time. Rather than focusing on the ways that life will never be the same after a split,… Read More »
Cut Down on Unnecessary Divorce-Related Costs
Going through a divorce can be a stress-inducing time for many reasons, not the least of which is money. There’s no way to completely avoid many of the expenses involved in a split, such as the costs associated with establishing a new home separate from that of your ex, and those of quality legal… Read More »
Annual Motor Vehicle Fatalities Rise for First Time in 50 Years
After many years of steady decline in roadway fatalities, preliminary data shows that 2015 was the first year since 1966 that deaths on US roads increased. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), deaths due to motor vehicle accidents increased by 7.7% over 2014’s total. NTHSA Reports Accident Rates Accident rates were… Read More »
Hit-and-Run Crash Takes Life of Motorcyclist
A recent Los Angeles-area accident resulted in a young motorcyclist receiving fatal injuries. After police released surveillance footage from the scene of the accident and announced a hunt for the driver who fled, the man turned himself in the following day to face felony charges. The accident occurred at approximately 6:45 am on Wednesday,… Read More »
Car Passengers Can Be Found Liable for Accidents, Despite Not Driving The Car!
We all have that crazy friend who persuades us to do things we otherwise would not do. If that crazy friend is a passenger in your car and they encourage you to “drive fast,” that crazy friend could now be on the hook for their role in an accident caused by their encouragement of… Read More »
