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What are the Long-term Complications of a Traumatic Brain Injury?

November 16, 2016

Any time an individual’s head suffers trauma, whether that trauma is forceful contact with the concrete, an impact from a falling or flying object, or a penetrative injury from a bullet or a sharp object, the individual’s brain can suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Traumatic brain injuries vary in severity and can be measured […]

How Can a Trust Protect My Assets?

November 12, 2016

Trusts are one of many devices used in estate planning. While you are planning your estate, you might write a will, determine your advance medical directive, and name beneficiaries to each of your accounts. A trust is an arrangement with a third party, known as a trustee, to hold assets on behalf of one or […]

Avoid an Accident When Driving at Night to Protect Yourself from Injury

November 7, 2016

As we move deeper into the fall, the days grow shorter as the nights grow longer. With more hours of darkness during a 24-hour period, you and other drivers are at a greater risk of being involved in car accidents because of the reduced visibility. In addition to this increased period of darkness each day, […]

Types of Burns and How to Treat Them

October 10, 2016

Burns are injuries to the skin and in some cases, they are so severe that they cause the cells of the skin and tissue beneath to die. They often occur because the affected skin was exposed to extreme temperatures, but can also occur as the result of electrical shock or contact with a harmful chemical. […]

What Can I Include in My Prenuptial Agreement?

October 4, 2016

A prenuptial agreement has to be written very carefully to ensure it holds up in court if it ever has to be followed. Only certain items can be addressed in a prenuptial agreement and for them to be valid, both parties must have fully consented to the agreement and disclosed all of their assets before signing it.

Considering Bankruptcy? Consider Alternate Options

September 27, 2016

If you have more debt than you feel you can realistically pay off, you might be considering bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is a valid way to have your personal debt discharged, but at a price. When you file for bankruptcy, you either cede control of your assets to a bank trustee to be liquidated or work with […]

Save Money on your Divorce with the Following Four Tips

September 16, 2016

Although a divorce can be expensive, it doesn’t have to be. There are many ways to save money on the divorce process.

Making the Transition from High School to College Easy for Your Child

September 13, 2016

Graduating from high school and moving into the next stage of life, which may be college, enlistment in the United States military, vocational school, or a full time job, is exciting for any young person and perhaps a bit overwhelming for his or her parents. Today, the majority of high school graduates attend college. As […]

Know How to Recognize an Infection After an Injury

September 7, 2016

When a victim suffers a cut after an injury, he or she needs to take care to avoid an infection. If the victim is unconscious or unable to dress his or her own wound, his or her caretaker must take steps to avoid an infection. Infections occur when foreign objects or bacteria enter the body […]

Make the Transition Back to School Easier This Year

September 1, 2016

School is almost back in session and that means that it is almost time to get into the routine of a new academic year. If you are a divorced parent, a new school year can be especially challenging because it can demand changes to your child custody arrangement, disputes about the costs associated with school […]