Virtual visitation is a great way for co-parents to maintain close relationships with their children when they are residing with their other parent. However, keeping these interactions engaging can be challenging, especially for younger children. If you communicate...
When is a medication error evidence of medical malpractice?
Prescription medications are often useful for people with a variety of health challenges. Drugs can help control someone's blood sugar, limit their pain and stimulate their appetite. However, controlled substances are subject to physician oversight for a reason....
Talking to children about a divorce
Children are likely your first priority when deciding to get divorced. You want to put your children’s best interests first, and you are hopeful that you can make this all go as smoothly for them as possible. Many parents take this position. Fortunately, you can start...
Cerebral palsy and medical malpractice
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of lifelong movement disorders that, among other things, affect a person's ability to maintain balance and posture. It's the most common motor disability in childhood, and while the causes can be varied, some cases may be linked to...
Why eyewitness testimony can be problematic
All criminal cases center around evidence. The prosecution relies on strong evidence to seek convictions, and the defense often relies on poking holes in the prosecution’s evidence to create reasonable doubt. Evidence comes in numerous forms, but eyewitness testimony...
Retained items can lead to serious complications after surgery
There are risks with surgery. Even minor surgery carries some level of risk, and major surgery that requires a person to be under the influence of anesthesia presents an even greater risk. There are thousands of successful surgical operations every day, of course, but...
How can the length of one’s marriage affect military divorce?
A civilian who is married to an individual serving in the military must grapple with a lot of things that most civilian spouses don’t have to. Yet, for those who have been in long-term marriages to servicemembers, there are also some benefits they can take advantage...
How can hydroplaning cause truck accidents?
Hydroplaning is a phenomenon in which a vehicle loses traction and skids uncontrollably on a wet surface. It can be particularly hazardous for trucks due to their size and weight. Hydroplaning occurs when a thin layer of water builds up between a vehicle's tires and...
What’s the 20/20/20 rule for military divorce?
Military members and their spouses who decide it’s time to divorce must consider certain matters that extend beyond those that are relevant to civilian divorces. For example, for those in lengthy marriages, the 20/20/20 and 20/20/15 rules might apply. These both have...
3 measures to stay safer around trucks
If you drive, you are hopefully aware of the damage that a truck could do to you if you were to be involved a collision. If you are traveling in a smaller vehicle when a crash occurs, you will almost certainly come off worse than the individual operating the truck in...