Drivers need to be wide awake and alert so they can drive safely. Anytime a driver becomes fatigued, they can make errors while driving that can result in catastrophic consequences. Several factors can lead to fatigue while driving. Understanding them may help drivers to avoid them. It can also help victims of fatigued driving crashes to understand this contributing factor, as it may become a focal point in a personal injury case. Improper sleep One of the most direct causes of fatigued driving is improper sleep. This encompasses insufficient duration of sleep and poor quality of sleep that fa ..read more

Co-parenting is challenging, but it can be an important influence in your efforts to ensure a nurturing environment for children after parents separate or divorce. It’s a process that demands cooperation, understanding and a consistent focus on the well-being of the children involved. The key to effective co-parenting is in mutual respect, open communication and a shared commitment to prioritizing the children’s needs. Leave the past alone One of the first steps in successful co-parenting is to leave past conflicts and issues behind. This means focusing on the present and future well-being of ..read more

People who develop disabling medical conditions often worry about how they will support themselves and their family members. They have utility payments to make and groceries to buy even though they cannot work because of their health. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are one of the last lines of defense between individuals and severe personal financial hardship. People who qualify for SSDI benefits can receive monthly payments that will help them cover their basic expenses until their condition improves or they reach retirement age. Unfortunately, SSDI benefits are notoriou ..read more

Adults create estate plans for many different personal reasons. Some people acquire property that they want to gift to a specific person when they die. Other people have health issues that influence their wishes. For many adults, becoming a parent is the experience that motivates them to put together an estate plan. Children are entirely dependent on the adults in their lives for everything from basic nutrition and shelter to guidance and physical protection. Parents generally feel a profound sense of obligation and duty to their children and that may inspire them to draft an estate plan for t ..read more

Patients largely recognize that surgery is one of the most invasive medical procedures possible. There are numerous risks involved, from someone responding poorly to anesthesia to developing an infection afterward. As if those issues weren’t concerning enough, patients also need to be aware of their risk for significant surgical errors. Also known as “never events,” there are several types of surgical mistakes that statistically occur multiple times per week somewhere in the United States. These never events often lead to catastrophic consequences for the patient affected. All three of the maj ..read more

Car crashes can have catastrophic consequences for the victims. Anyone who’s on the roadways should ensure they understand some of the more common causes of car crashes so they can avoid those behaviors and situations. Ideally, all drivers will take these into account; however, that doesn’t always happen. Be sure you do your best to avoid other drivers if they’re showing signs of any of these behaviors or if you’re operating your vehicle in any of these conditions. Distracted drivers Distracted drivers can’t react to situations that occur on the road because they aren’t paying attention to dri ..read more

Maybe you noticed a constant sense of fatigue starting a few weeks ago, which then developed into a dry cough as well. Given that you just can’t seem to shake your symptoms, you go to see your doctor. You trust that they can examine you and possibly perform certain tests to determine the true cause of your symptoms. Unfortunately, for millions of Americans every year, the doctors that they trust will fail to diagnose them properly when they need medical support. The doctor that you see might review your symptoms and tell you that you have a cold. They might recommend making a few dietary chang ..read more

Ever since you started your first job as a 16-year-old, you have paid into the Social Security program. Payroll withholdings cover your income tax requirements and help you build credits with the Social Security Administration (SSA). For a very small subset of employed adults, medical issues will prevent them from retiring the way that they planned. If you developed a severe medical condition that has forced you to leave your employment, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Applicants with conditions ranging from visual impairment to mental health condition ..read more

A good estate plan serves two primary purposes. It determines your legacy when you die and helps protect you when you are older and vulnerable. A will gives you a space to name a guardian for your children and beneficiaries for your property. Advance directives allow you to clarify your health care preferences, while powers of attorney can give people the authority to handle practical matters if you become incapacitated. Many people focus so much on those individual documents that they fail to consider another kind of document that can achieve multiple goals simultaneously. Trusts are incredib ..read more

After you’re involved in a motor vehicle accident, it’s important that you have an opportunity to make a claim against the at-fault party. If you do, you may be able to seek fair compensation for your medical bills, lost wages and other financial losses, pain and suffering and more. How can you make sure you have the best chance of getting the compensation you need? Here are three steps you should take next. Go to seek medical care after the crash The first step for you to take is to seek medical care after you’re in a crash. Doing this will help you collect evidence about your injuries and sh ..read more