Semitruck crashes are a significant concern on our roadways, leading to devastating consequences for truck drivers and motorists. As these large vehicles transport goods across the country, specific challenges and responsibilities are tied to their operation. Among...
When should you tell your kids about the divorce?
Chances are you never planned to have a divorce conversation with your children. However, if you and your spouse have decided to go your separate ways, you need to tell them about it, lest they figure it out by themselves. But when is the right time to do this? Here...
2 factors that influence the accuracy of chemical breath tests
The state needs evidence to successfully prosecute someone for impaired driving. With the exception of video footage of someone driving erratically or failing a field sobriety test, chemical test results are probably the most compelling evidence that police officers...
We are getting divorced. What do we do with our family home?
Owning a home is a significant life milestone. If you acquired a home while married, then it will almost certainly be classified as marital property. Thus, in the event of divorce, who gets to keep the marital home may become a subject of serious contention. Dividing...
Why is it a problem to commingle your inheritance?
If you’re getting an inheritance from your parents and you’re already married, you may be tempted to commingle that inheritance. This just means that you’re mixing it together with other assets and allowing your spouse to use it. An example could be if you use the...
The devastating impact of delayed diagnosis
The first step in treating an illness or other medical condition is identifying it accurately. A correct and timely diagnosis sets the stage for appropriate medical treatments, which can improve the chances of recovery. However, doctors don’t always get it right, and...
Why can divorce be so painful?
Some life experiences can be painful, including divorce – and this is true even when you’re the person who requested the divorce. If you have decided to file for divorce, you should be ready for a lot of complex, difficult emotions to surface throughout the process....
3 risks to be aware of when driving around trucks in summer
Driving around trucks carries danger in any month of the year, but just as winter brings particular hazards (snow and ice), so does summer. Here are some of them: 1. Drunk drivers Most truckers are well aware that drunk driving could cost them their job. Yet some will...
How the military can help you and your family cope during a divorce
Divorce is never an easy process for a family, and when you or your spouse are in the military it can offer additional challenges that can make the process even more difficult. With deployments taking spouses overseas and moving families across the world, this can...
Do you need to be concerned about the number of truck accidents?
If you spend a lot of time on the road or drive for a living, you’ll no doubt have felt frustrated at how long it can take you to get where you need to be. There’s often congestion caused by construction work, the sheer volume of traffic and road closures following...