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A DUI conviction could result in lost job opportunities
We’ve previously discussed the numerous possible penalties and consequences that come with an arrest and conviction for driving under the influence (DUI). Among these are jail time, fines, higher insurance rates, license suspension and social stigma. Something not often discussed in relation to a DUI conviction is its impact on current and future employment. Depending
Military servicemembers and asbestos exposure
As Veteran’s Day approaches, it is a good time to think about the dedication and sacrifices of our military servicemen and women. In order to safeguard our freedoms and protect our way of life, the brave enlisted personnel and officers of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and National Guard endure many challenges,
Drowsy Driving and the Time Change: 5 FAQs on Preventing Crashes
The transition every fall from Daylight Saving Time back to Standard Time is always difficult. Having to change your clocks isn’t the issue; if you have a smartphone, it will update itself. No, the problem is that disrupted sleep schedules that follow the time change can lead to a spike in drowsy-driving crashes. Losing an hour
Tiger Woods’ guilty plea winds up his DUI case
Star golfer Tiger Woods appeared in a Florida courtroom to wrap up his high-profile, DUI-related saga that began in May of this year, when he was found unconscious in his car. Prosecutors reduced the DUI charge, and Woods entered a plea of reckless driving in which he agreed to participate in a court-ordered diversion program.
Inattentive drivers could cause a Halloween tragedy
We’ve talked several times in past posts about how dangerous distracted driving is. Driving while distracted by electronic devices, eating while driving, lively conversations with passengers, or personal grooming can – and does – result in injury-causing accidents. Distracted driving is dangerous at any time of the year, but it is of particular concern on Halloween,
DUI arrest gender gap rapidly closing
Historically, men have faced drunk driving charges at a much higher rate than women have. There are several possible reasons for this, including the fact that men tended to drink socially more than women did, men engaged in risky behaviors more often, and men tended to overestimate their sobriety at a higher rate. Regardless of
5 FAQs on fall prevention for the elderly
Falls are a potential source of harm regardless of age. Construction workers, for example, are often at risk of serious harm from falling while doing their jobs. Generally speaking, however, when you’re young and you fall, you usually get right back up again. It can even be a learning experience, part of developing resiliency and recognizing
High-profile nursing home tragedy highlights systemic neglect
Hurricane Irma devastated a huge swath of Florida and the Gulf Coast in September. News reports abounded of record-breaking property damage, serious injuries and, tragically, fatalities. Among the most heartbreaking of the stories was the deaths of nine residents at a Miami-area nursing home. The facility’s cooling system lost power, subjecting the elderly patients at
Affirmative DUI defenses that might apply in your case
There are numerous possible defenses to a DUI charge, including a lack of probable cause for the initial stop, inaccuracies or challenges to the Breathalyzer test results or the blood test results, inadequate training of officers, improper interpretation of field sobriety tests and more. These can be very effective defenses depending on the facts of
Beware autumn’s slippery road conditions
The change of seasons is generally a wonderful thing. Something we may not consider, however, is how the change affects driving – even though it’s not winter yet. With the transition from summer to fall, rain showers tend to become more frequent, which can result in standing water on roadways. As little as one-twelfth of