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Alaska Paving The Way for Pet Custody Laws
Cats and dogs are more than pets. For many, they are a part of the family. According to Slate.com, more than half of surveyed dog owners consider themselves a “pet parent.” This practice has gone so far in becoming a...
Distracted Driving Awareness Month 2017: What’s Trending
It’s April- National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The National Safety Council designates this month as a time to spread awareness about the deadly epidemic. According to Distraction.gov, more than 3,100 people were killed and 431,000 were injured in distracted driving car...
Divorce Lawyers See Spike in Filings During March
March can be a month of transitioning. Winter ends and Spring officially beings. However, for many families, March can bring about more changes than just the season. A University of Washington study found that March is one of two biannual...
Will New Software Increase Employer Auto Accident Liability?
Is Office 365 vehicle integration a distracted driving accident waiting to happen? Human Resource Executive Online recently reported that Microsoft was introducing Office 365 connectivity to 2017 Mercedes-Benz production vehicles. The application would be accessed through a dashboard infotainment system...
How Many Medical Malpractice Cases Involve Death?
Medical negligence is the third leading cause of death in the United States-following heart disease and cancer-according to Consumer Reports. Americans are more likely to die of a medical mistake than they are Alzheimer’s, a stroke, kidney disease, or an auto...
Holiday Travel Rises Despite Train and Bus Accidents
Orbitz estimates that three quarters of Americans will travel during the 2016 holiday season. Between Thanksgiving Day and New Year’s Day, millions of American will take to the sky, roads and rails to spend time with loved ones or take...
Jury Awards $5.05 Million in Greyhound Bus Accident Lawsuit
On July 22, 2016, a Philadelphia Jury awarded $3.05 million in compensatory damages and $2 million in punitive damages on behalf four passengers injured during a 2013 Greyhound bus accident. The motor coach was making an overnight trip from New...
What Prevents Women From Divorcing An Abusive Spouse?
In May 2016, a new Pennsylvania divorce law eased the legal separation process for women in abuse relationships. The new law removed required counselling sessions and granted the court the right to presume consent to divorce from an abuse party...
Main Causes of Teen Distracted Driving Accidents
Although, the “100 Deadliest Days” for drivers- the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day- is over, the distracted driving problem is not. With a new school year starting, more teens will on the road, whether it’s commuting back and...
When Your Life Insurance Claim is Denied
Losing the love of your life can be devastating. You need to figure out how to go on without them emotionally and financially. You expect the life insurance policy to cover funeral expenses and provide some immediate financial relief while...