When it comes to presidential elections, Americans have persevered through many challenges. They succeeded at holding an election in 1864, during the Civil War, in a divided nation. They succeeded in 1932, as they suffered the economic devastation of the Great Depression. Now, U.S. citizens…
An election year is here, and it’s gearing up to be one of the most concerning elections we’ve had in a long time. As a country, we are still struggling with the COVID-19 crisis, and people are trying to determine the safest way to vote…
Larry Taylor admits it. He’s worried, very worried. This fall, amid the COVID-19 outbreak, his three kids are heading off to school. Two are heading to college. One is heading to law school. “The closest will be six hours away,’’ says Taylor, a managing partner…
As businesses start to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic, some companies are taking steps to try to protect themselves from liability. You may be asked to sign a waiver before entering an establishment promising that you won’t hold them responsible if you contract COVID-19 after…
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a rare, incurable condition that can have debilitating, long-term effects. People with CRPS, also known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSD), experience excruciating pain due to nervous system dysfunction. One of the perplexing things about CRPS/RSD
Let’s say you’re a law enforcement officer responding to a call with a colleague. You watch your fellow police officer use excessive force on someone who wasn’t being violent or presenting any threat. What do you do next? In many career fields, the answer is…
Postal service workers are at high risk for injuries from dog bites, with nearly 6,000 USPS employees attacked by dogs in 2019 alone. The problem is so rampant that the agency acknowledges National Dog Bite Awareness Week every June to spread knowledge about the danger.
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, CRPS, leaves its victims in excruciating pain with the feeling they are in the midst of a lonely, uphill battle with no end in sight. CRPS occurs most often after trauma to a limb. An inflammatory condition, the nerves misfire, sending…
If you’re involved in a vehicle crash, calling your insurance company is likely pretty high on your to-do list. Car accidents can be costly, even without major damage. But did you know that you may not be entitled to all of the money received in…
If you’re one of the millions of Americans out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic, you may be wondering how it’ll affect your child support obligations. Whether you’ve lost your job or had your hours cut, if your take-home income has changed significantly, it…
Do you get overwhelmed thinking about how much debt you have? The average American has nearly $40,000 in debt, excluding mortgage loans, so you’re not alone if you owe a significant amount.
