5 Bad Driving Habits to Get Rid of This New Year!

Let’s face it - driving has become increasingly dangerous and downright scary. With all the distractions out there today (hello, smartphones), it is a wonder how any of us get to and from our destination safely. Not only are distractions becoming a serious problem for drivers on our roads, but people have picked up numerous bad habits that are constantly putting others at risk. In fact, many of these bad habits may actually be illegal. Sure, traffic laws can be confusing and vary from state to state, but it is important to do what you can to be as safe…

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Knowing your teenager is out on the roads can be a scary thing for a parent. As well as for new teenage drivers themselves. Although, many teenagers have a tendency to have an “I’m invincible” construct about them, it’s important that you remind them of the dangers of driving, and how incredibly important it is for them to practice safe driving skills. Of course, it’s important to practice safe driving at all times, but things can get especially hectic when summer is over and it’s time to go back to school. There is more congestion on the roads with school…

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Chris Soules, who starred on The Bachelor in 2015, has been arrested for a hit and run accident, that led to the death of a 66-year-old tractor driver named Kenneth Mosher. From the driver’s seat of a pick-up truck, on April 24th, Soules rear-ended the tractor, sending it into a ditch, and then fled the scene. The victim, Kenneth Mosher, was later pronounced dead at Mercy Hospital in Oelwein. At the moment, Soules is being charged on account of ‘leaving the scene of a fatal accident’. About 5 hours after the crash, in Aurora, Iowa, Soules was arrested and booked…

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Contingency fee is a fairly common law term, but many people do not know what it means, exactly. In a nutshell, a contingency fee allows you to hire a lawyer without having to pay any money upfront or by the hour. When you enter into a contingency fee agreement with a lawyer, he or she will only get paid if you receive compensation for your damages either through a settlement or after trial. This is a great option for people who don’t have a big budget for a lawyer who do not have enough money to pay at the beginning…

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Holidays such as Christmas and July 4th and game days are usually times when a lot of people throw parties and many people go out for food and beverages. Most parties with adult’s feature bars that offer alcohol and indefinitely alcohol is served at most restaurants/bars. People are supposed to be responsible drinkers at all times, especially if they are planning on getting behind the wheel. Sometimes one drink too many can result in anything but good decisions. Servers of alcohol also have a legal responsibility to serve alcohol in controlled quantities and to be vigilant about who they are…

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In the summer of 2015, a man named Ziad Abu Naim and his wife were driving down a residential street in Harris County, Texas, when they came to a four-way stop. When they turned left, their car almost collided into another car that had pulled into the intersection. Abu Naim stopped to let the other driver pass however, the driver, named Robert Craig Klimek pulled his car alongside, Abu Naim’s. Abu Naim rolled down his window to look at the driver, to which Klimek shouted an inappropriate comment, targeting a certain religion. In reaction, Abu Naim got out of his…

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Car safety recalls are very common throughout the United States and have affected all of us in some way or another. As many as 60 million cars were recalled in 2014 (in the US), out of which only 25 million were repaired, according to a leading newspaper  (LA times). American and international carmakers have recalled cars for safety-related defects, which means that car owners, buyers, sellers, renters and drivers are and can be affected by this occurrence. What is a recall and when is it needed? A safety recall is a notification by the vehicle manufacturer about a faulty part…

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We are all familiar with the term ‘good samaritan’, which refers to to someone who selflessly helps others. That being said, have you ever heard of the Good Samaritan law? If you haven’t, you’re not alone. A law designed to protect individuals who provide emergency medical assistance to those in need, every state in the nation has some type of Good Samaritan law in place. The fact that all states have some sort of Good Samaritan law means that the legal system is working to encourage medical professionals and common citizens to help those in need of assistance. However, it…

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With 2016 starting, we thought there was no better time than now to take a look at some of the most ridiculous lawsuits that occurred in 2015. Sure, lawsuits happen every single day in the United States, most of which are warranted and filed within reason. However, there always seem to be a select few that we can’t quite wrap our heads around. No matter which way you look at it, lawsuits are serious business that require a lot of time, energy, and money. Even with this being the case, we oftentimes hear about lawsuits in the news that have…

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