Dram shop laws often hold bars, liquor stores, and restaurants potentially liable for injuries and deaths caused by the alcohol they sell or serve. Social liability laws allow injured victims to sue private party hosts who serve alcohol to individuals who cause...
It’s a horrible feeling to see someone’s vehicle heading your way and realizing that you’ll be hit. You may not have time to move out of the way, even if you have a few seconds where you can see their vehicle coming. Bracing yourself for the worst is a good idea, but...
Drunk drivers injure or kill innocent people daily in this country. States have all taken action to try to thwart these crashes from occurring, but some drivers still choose to operate a vehicle while they’re intoxicated. Everybody knows that drinking and driving is...
Losing a loved one will have a ripple effect that influences every aspect of your life. From your grief and the emotional pain of other members of your family to the financial implications of your loss, you will likely need months to adjust to your new reality and...
Losing someone you love in a drunk driving crash is devastating. You may not be sure how to move forward or what to expect from the other party. After a wrongful death, it is reasonable to want the drunk driver to compensate your family for what it has gone through....
Divorce is not just a young person's decision. In fact, while divorce rates overall have gone down in the United States over the last 20 years, they have been on the rise for older couples. Those over the age of 50 are more likely than ever before to face divorce,...
Creating an employee manual is not something you can do once then forget about. Things can change. You need to revise your employee handbook regularly to ensure it is up to date. Otherwise, it could cause you problems rather than help you. If your employee handbook...
You may be in your 60s, 70s or 80s, but does that mean that you’re too old to get a divorce? Not necessarily. In fact, many people do choose to divorce at this age for various reasons. Whether you’re a healthy 80-year-old woman who wants to keep doing the things you...
Having a liquor license can help a restaurant with relatively thin margins make a profit. Be able to offer beer, wine and mixed drinks to patrons along with their meal can incentivize people to stay longer and consume more. Staff members can also expect bigger tips...
When a driver hits the open road while relaxed and alert, their patience makes them much safer drivers than anybody who is behind the while upset or rushed. Simply put: Aggressive driving is dangerous. Whether a driver just rushes through traffic or is actually...