3 Steps to Follow After a Car Accident While Pregnant Being pregnant can be both an exciting and scary time in a mother’s life. You’re excited to meet your new little one, but you are nervous about all the scary things that are happening in the world. If you’re in a car accident while pregnant, the scare factor could amplify. The following are three steps you should take immediately following a car accident while pregnant. Call the Authorities You’ll want to call the authorities for two reasons. First, you should have an accident report made by a police officer who is completely unbiased and just looking for the truth. If you are sued by the other driver, or if
The holidays may be the season of giving, but it’s difficult to celebrate in full force if you’re struggling with debt. If you’re already considering bankruptcy, I commend you for doing so. With 2020 on the horizon, now is the perfect time to resolve your debt and start building a future with the financial freedom you deserve. You may feel guilty for not being able to give your children the Christmas you’d like to. While it’s tempting to rack up additional debt to treat our children to the perfect Christmas, with plenty of presents underneath the tree, you will be giving your family so much more in the long run by filing for bankruptcy. You might be wondering whether it’s
Truck Accident The aftermath of a truck accident can be extremely serious, but instead of walking away feeling fortunate for your life you may be struggling to recover from a very serious back injury. Back injuries can leave their victims in incredibly excruciating pain and it may be an injury that you can never recover from. Instead of trying to figure out how you should deal with a truck accident lawsuit as well as attempt the road to recovery on your own, you should speak with a semi accident lawyer to see how he or she can help you. What are the common types of back injuries from a truck accident? Some people may find that it is easiest to
Many of us are shopping for or have already decorated the perfect Christmas tree, a symbol that is cemented into some of our most cherished holiday memories. For many of us, a Christmas tree—decorated with lights, and bursting with presents—is a beautiful reminder of our families’ traditions. But as a Memphis personal injury lawyer, I know that without certain important safety precautions, even the most beautiful Christmas tree can quickly become a fire hazard. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), fire departments across the United States respond to an average of 200 Christmas tree fires per year. A recent study found that Christmas tree fires caused 160 home fires in a recent four-year period under review. Some fires
As a trusted TN NAS opioid lawyer, I am offering a free legal consultation to any mother whose child was born with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. As a TN NAS opioid lawyer Tennessee has trusted for more than thirty years, I have been writing about NAS for a long time. Unfortunately, the epidemic of babies born with this type of severe drug withdrawal is only getting worse. I want to share some important facts about NAS with you so that you and your loved ones can seek the help you deserve. What is NAS? Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or NAS, is a type of severe drug withdrawal. NAS occurs in newborns who were exposed to addictive opioid drugs while in the womb.
Roundup’s legal battles may not have dominated headlines these past few months like they did previously, but the fight is far from over. More than 42,000 Americans have sued Monsanto, the manufacturer of Roundup, with numerous trial dates already set all the way through October 2021. Each and every one of these cases has been heartbreaking to watch, beginning with Dewayne Johnson back in 2018. Johnson, the former school groundskeeper with terminal cancer who was at the center of the first lawsuit, applied the weedkiller 20 to 30 times per year as part of his job. Following his diagnosis, his wife had to take on extra work to support the family’s two young boys—boys who may not get the chance
Wrongful Termination The termination of a person’s employment is one of the most devastating circumstances to undergo. Especially in cases that are abrupt without justified cause to the individual at the center of the storm. For instance, reasons for discrimination or retaliation. In other words, wrongful termination. Being terminated or fired acts as a negative catalyst that can sometimes have an avalanche of an effect on a person’s mental and financial state. While sometimes change is necessary and eminent one can never fully prepare for the transition. It is safe to say that the upheaval of any foundation or financial structure will have an uncertain and lasting effect. It is not uncommon for an employee to feel their termination was
Laws Punishing Pregnant Drug Users Hurt Unborn Babies Opioid use disorder in pregnant women has skyrocketed in the last few decades. In fact, the number of women in the U.S. with an opioid addiction at the time of delivery quadrupled between 1999 and 2013. And it’s continued to this day. In order to combat the growing opioid epidemic, between 2000 and 2015, 13 states enacted laws that punish pregnant drug users. The total number of states with laws like these has now reached 25, or half of the country. These laws intend to protect unborn babies from addiction. They mean to scare their mothers away from using drugs. But research shows the direct opposite is actually happening. How Laws Punishing
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people are hospitalized for a fall injury. Every season has its own set of risks, but the slippery sidewalks we see this time of year lead to more slip and falls, and older Americans are particularly vulnerable. I hope the safety tips below will help you and your loved ones stay safe this season. Less Severe Winters Don’t Mean Less Risk While the Mid-South does get its fair share of winter weather, we don’t see the same blizzards you see in other parts of the country. You could say we’re a little less prepared for winter weather over here. Which actually means that sometimes, the very mild nature of our winters puts our residents
Bankruptcy Lawyer The idea behind estate planning can be confusing, especially for those who are just beginning their first draft. You may have heard the term “estate planning” used by friends or family members before, but don’t know exactly what it means to establish one yourself. Those who need help while writing an estate plan, are encouraged to visit with an estate planning lawyer in Phoenix, AZ. But for now, here is some information to hopefully help simplify and answer questions about what estate planning is and does. What is a last will and testament? People who want to give their possessions away to certain loved ones after they pass on, must create a last will and testament. If you