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Obese Drivers More Likely to Die in Collisions

February 22, 2018

Today, the United States is facing an obesity epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 35.7% of American adults – more than one third – are obese. 16.9% of American children and adolescents also fall into this category. Obesity is defined by a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater. Having […]

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“The Husband Stitch” and Medical Malpractice

February 13, 2018

Childbirth can be extremely stressful on a mother’s body. Sometimes, a vaginal delivery is only possible with an episiotomy, a cut made to the vagina’s posterior wall. This was once routine for births in the United States, but it has become much less common in recent decades as research has shown it to be more […]

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Understanding Your Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage

February 7, 2018

In most scenarios, the driver who causes a car accident through his or her negligence is liable for any victims’ damages related to the collision. The driver’s automobile insurance pays for these damages if the victims choose to pursue personal injury claims against the negligent driver. When a driver does not have automobile insurance or […]

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How Routine Tire Maintenance can Help Prevent an Accident

February 2, 2018

When you keep your car in good condition, you reap many benefits. One of these is a longer life for your vehicle. Another is a safer vehicle for yourself, your passengers, and others on the roadway. Your tires are your vehicle’s point of contact with the roadway. When your tires are in poor condition, you […]

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What Differentiates an Employee From an Independent Contractor?

January 27, 2018

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) maintains a set of factors that differentiate an employee from an independent contractor. This is an important distinction for a few reasons. One reason is that employees have certain rights that independent contractors do not have, like the right to earn overtime pay and the right to take unpaid leave […]

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What to do After a Dog Bite

January 22, 2018

What you do in the moments, hours, and days after a dog bite can have a significant impact on your recovery. If you choose to file a personal injury claim to seek compensation for your damages related to the bite, your actions can also have an impact on your claim’s progress and likelihood of success. […]

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Attorney Ethics of Email Use

January 16, 2018

Attorney Kara M. Burgos will be a featured speaker at the National Business Institute CLE teleconference “Attorney Ethics of Email Use” on February 8, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. CST. Her presentation will cover how to protect your reputation and control risk. For more information or how to register: https://www.nbi-sems.com/ProductDetails/78422ER?ctname=SPKEM

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Could I be at Fault for a Car Accident if I Fail to Clear Snow Off My Car?

January 3, 2018

Failing to sufficiently remove snow and ice from your vehicle before driving it is a form of negligence. If you are involved in an accident caused wholly or in part by accumulated ice or snow falling from your vehicle or impeding your vision, you could be deemed to be entirely or partially at fault for […]

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What is a Leveraged Buyout?

December 28, 2017

A leveraged buyout is a buyout that utilizes borrowed money to cover the costs of the acquisition, rather than spending money out of the purchasing company’s pocket to complete it. A leveraged buyout is a strategic move that companies can use to acquire other companies without having to commit large amounts of their own capital, […]

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Recognizing Subtle Forms of Harassment in the Workplace

December 19, 2017

A workplace where harassment is a common, accepted part of the culture is known as a hostile work environment. In a hostile work environment, employees can feel demoralized and unable to produce their best work, which hurts the company. Environments like this can also have high turnover rates because of the abuse employees face. State […]

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