Who’s At Fault? 3 Things To Consider After A Truck Accident

Any car accident is scary, but getting hit by a large commercial truck is a particularly nightmarish scenario. Unfortunately, that nightmare is a reality for thousands of drivers every year. Based on statistics from the United States Department of Transportation, there are around 500,000 trucking accidents a year in the U.S. Around 5000 of those accidents result in at least one fatality, and it's safe to assume that even in non-fatal accidents, a large portion of trucking accidents result in injuries. Read More 

On Your Second Marriage? Share These 3 Philosophies & Don’t Forget the Prenup

If you are about to enter into your second marriage, you should be aware that the statistics for divorces in second marriages are shockingly high. Approximately 67% of second marriages end in divorce, but you might be able to beat the odds if you and your soon-to-be spouse share the same philosophies about marriage. You could also consider hiring a divorce attorney to create a prenuptial agreement for you just to protect yourself if you end up going through a divorce later on. Read More 

What To Know If Someone Is Injured On Your Property

When you own property, you have a lot of responsibilities, and ensuring people don't get hurt on your property is one big one. Luckily, just because someone gets hurt, it doesn't mean you're going to get sued and have to shell out a fortune. Learn a bit about when someone is injured on your property.   The Homeowner's Responsibility Part of being a homeowner is keeping the property in a condition that is safe for visitors. Read More 

Derivative Benefits May Be Used To Meet Your Child Support Obligations

If you have been disabled and have been granted disability compensation, this payment is probably far less than you were used to living on prior to becoming disabled. Trying to live off of this reduced amount of income can present a financial hardship. This is especially true if you have child support obligations to meet on top of your everyday living expenses. Fortunately, your child/children may qualify for derivative benefits, and these payments may be used to offset your child support obligation. Read More 

So You’ve Been Involved In A Hit And Run…Now What?

If you've ever had the misfortune of being in a hit and run auto accident, you probably felt angry, confused, and anxious. Unfortunately, one thing you shouldn't feel after such an event is lonely--almost 35 people are involved in a hit and run accident each day in Miami-Dade county alone!  That means it's vital for every motorist to understand what to do if they're involved in a hit and run collision. Read More