We’ve all seen it happen – we’re at a bar or restaurant and one of the patrons starts speaking a little louder than normal. He’s slurring his words and may begin to fight with his friends or with other customers. He then demands another drink from the bartender. Incredibly, the bartender serves another drink to […]
Archives for October 2017
The Pros and Cons of a “Structured Settlement” in a Personal Injury Case
In many personal injury and accident cases, the case is resolved prior to trial through a “settlement.” This is some agreement in which the plaintiff agrees to dismiss the case in exchange for payment from the defendant or the defendant’s insurance company. Both sides must agree to the settlement and execute paperwork indicating the terms […]
Distracted Walking: Tips for Keeping Kids Safe
More than any other time in history, kids now have a multitude of devices to entertain them between streaming videos to their phones, texting with friends, and posting pictures and messages to Snapchat and Instagram. While this technology can have its benefits, one definite downside is the distraction it causes to the children and teens […]
Slow Down: Driving Safely During School Season
Now that school is back in session, traffic comes along with it. Mornings can be hectic with getting the kids to school and waiting in line for buses, kids on bikes, and what feels like a million other parents dropping off their kids. When you’re late to work, or your child is late to school, […]
California Law Bans Use of All Wireless Devices while Driving
In the U.S., approximately 1,000 people are injured every day in crashes involving distracted driving. One major cause of distraction is the use of hand-held electronic devices by drivers. For this reason, California is one of 14 other U.S. states that bans the use of hand-held cellphones while driving. Since 2006, California has placed restrictions […]