Legal Guide (Page 8)
How to Change Your Name or Your Child's Name Following a Divorce
Marriage is the culmination of love. In many cases, a spouse may drop their surname and replace it with the other spouse’s name after marriage. This can become a permanent name change that symbolizes the unity between two parties. Unfortunately, what many people believe will be their happily ever after never materializes as married couples fall out of love. Data from the Census Bureau show that... ❯❯❯
Understanding Punitive Damages in Personal Injury Lawsuits
In an ideal world, we would all interact reasonably and mindfully, upholding our duty of care towards each other. Unfortunately, reality often falls short of this utopia. At times, negligence overshadows duty, leading to accidents and harm. Thankfully, the framework of Tort Law provides a legal recourse for those wronged by such negligent actions. This blog post will analyze punitive damages.... ❯❯❯
Understanding Injuries and Fault in Head-on Collision Accidents
According to the Insurance Information Institute, head-on collisions accounted for over ten percent of fatal motor vehicle accidents in 2020. These crashes caused more than 3,631 deaths and thousands of injuries in the same year. Head-on collisions are undoubtedly one of the most serious crashes, especially at high speeds. They occur when vehicles moving in opposite directions strike each other... ❯❯❯
Can I be Required to Pay Child Support for a Child That is Not Mine?
Parents are obligated to take care of their children and provide everything the child needs. Relationships sometimes do not work out as planned between parents, necessitating the couple to go their separate ways. However, the obligation to cater to the child's needs is still binding even if the parents are no longer together. “Federal law is out to secure the child’s welfare through child... ❯❯❯
Do You Know The Leading Cause Of Injuries In The United States?
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), America had over 57 million hospital visits for accident-related injuries in 2018. Injuries result from many causes, but some are the leading causes of accidents, such as falls, car crashes, poisoning, and gunshot wounds. According to IIHS, an average of 32,000 people die yearly on American roads, with millions of others seeking medical... ❯❯❯
What Factors Affect Compensation Claims in Personal Injury Cases?
Knowing you suffer injuries because someone was negligent is difficult; it can turn one’s life upside down. Thankfully, personal injury law allows victims in personal injury cases to file a compensation claim against someone who harmed them. That is why you must work with an attorney to ensure you get the fairest compensation for damages. However, the compensation amount you eventually receive... ❯❯❯
How Many People Die From Car Accidents Each Year?
The global car accident toll on human life stands at approximately 1.3 million each year. In the United States, this number has almost always surpassed the 30,000 mark since 1975. There has been a notable reduction in deaths in the last decade, but America registered an uptick during and after the pandemic, with 42,000 people losing their lives in 2021. Luckily, 2022 figures look slightly more... ❯❯❯
Homicide, a Leading Cause of Death for US Children, Is On the Rise
A new study found homicide as a major factor in children's death in the United States. The overall rate has increased by an average of 4.3 percent each year for nearly a decade. The JAMA Pediatrics study found that more black boys were killed than any other group. Firearms were the most common weapon in children's deaths. Rising Homicide Rates The researchers discovered 38,362 child homicide... ❯❯❯
Car Crash Deaths Rose in States Where Marijuana Became Legal
Like other drugs and alcohol, marijuana alters the brain's function when its blood concentration is high. This means it changes how a person behaves and can contribute to road accidents, especially when combined with alcohol. Even with such effects, 19 states and the District of Columbia have already passed legislation legalizing the use of recreational marijuana. Increased Traffic Crashes... ❯❯❯
Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) And DUIs - All You Need to Know
Driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs is illegal in the US. Most states have a maximum Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) limit, and motorists who exceed this limit may receive harsh penalties. For most states except Utah, the legal limit is 0.08 percent BAC. Utah has its limit at 0.05 percent. While these laws may vary, generally, they are similar across all states. That said, below... ❯❯❯
