There is little more disorienting than navigating complicated costs during a catastrophic recovery after a car accident. Spinal cord injuries, both mild and severe, risk big changes to your normal routine. From nerve damage to full paralysis, SCIs are serious enough...
Year: 2022
Can a brain injury change your personality?
A major head injury can cause numerous ill effects. Along with physical issues, some people also experience changes to their personality and behavior after experiencing substantial brain trauma. As with other effects caused by brain injuries, finding the right...
7 most common causes of fatal motor vehicle accidents
About 90 people die in car accidents in the United States every day. Most fatal motor vehicle accidents are preventable. The majority of fatal vehicle crashes share one or more of seven common causes. Most common causes of fatal motor vehicle crashes The two top...
Mediation versus Collaborative Divorce: 3 Differentiating factors
High-asset divorce involves large stakes, so it is natural that it also often involves conflict. However, conflict may result in a long, drawn-out, costly battle, which hurts both sides. Mediation and collaborative divorce are options that may help avoid this. Both...
Distractions, angle collisions and medically consulted injuries
Distracted drivers continue to present problems for other motorists, and among the crashes to which distractions contribute are angle collisions. The National Safety Council (NSC) keeps records on the types and frequency of vehicle crashes and how often they result in...
What is the role of separate property in a divorce?
Owning property apart from your spouse may come into play should you decide to divorce. Anything you acquired before your wedding that remains in your name alone is separate property under the law. When you divorce, the judge will divide property based on a standard...
Do wakefulness tips work?
When drivers hit the road while tired, many of them often have a misdirected sense of safety and confidence in their ability to drive even in this state. For some, this confidence comes from "wakefulness tips" that they may have learned over the years. But just how...
Why should you periodically review your estate plan?
A well-written estate plan can do just as much for your surviving family members as it can for you. Building out your strategy will take time and could require the help of professionals. Keeping your plan updated throughout your life is the only way it can continue...
Footwear choices may present a hazard when on the road
Driving naturally comes with risks. By practicing safe driving and precautionary measures, individuals may lower their chances of becoming involved in a wreck. However, it is not possible to completely eliminate accidents. According to the National Safety Council, the...
An overview of special needs trusts
When it comes to estate plans, you have many different factors to review and every individual and family is in a unique position. There are pros and cons to each strategy, and the smartest approach to estate planning depends on your unique circumstances. If you have a...