Getting seriously injured by or losing a loved one to a drunk driver is a tragedy that no one should have to endure. Yet we know how big of a problem DUI actually is. According to Drunk Driving, 28 people per day are killed by drunk drivers in the United States. At...
Month: February 2015
Texting while driving: Not safe for any age group
It is well documented that teen drivers are more likely to die in a car accident during their first year of licensure than at any other time afterward. Inexperience is a significant risk factor. When combined with another teenage proclivity - texting - inexperience...
Everyone has an estate, so why not make a plan for yours?
The following phrases might sound familiar to you. "I don't need an estate plan because I'm not rich." Another one is, "I don't want to bother with estate planning because my family will just figure things out once I'm gone." Finally, "I'm young and healthy, so estate...
Whiplash: What it is and how to prevent it
Among the numerous injuries one can suffer in a car accident, head, neck and spine injuries can be among the most painful and the most debilitating long-term. In today's post we'll discuss whiplash and a fairly easy way to prevent it. Whiplash is a term that describes...
GM compensation program proving to be a mixed bag
The story has largely faded from the headlines, but the aftermath of the General Motors recall scandal continues. About a year ago, GM officials announced a recall that would later expand to about 2.6 million vehicles. The problem was an ignition switch that could too...
Legal disputes arise over the estate of Robin Williams
When creating an estate plan, one of the complicating factors that is often overlooked is how grief can alter the behaviors of family members. When the deceased has lived a long and full life and died relatively peacefully, grief is less likely to be a complicating...