Child abuse is a serious issue across the United States, and the law imposes harsh penalties on those found guilty of this heinous crime. Child abuse occurs in several forms, including physical violence/beating, sexual assault, molestation, abandonment, as well as insufficient or improper care by a parent/guardian. Given the graveness of the topic and its…

Accidents are somehow a part of life. When they do happen, you may be faced with auto repairs, injuries, and significant hikes in your insurance price. Safe driving can help keep you and your family safe while also keeping your insurance premiums low. Here are seven of the most common car accidents, along with some…

White Collar crimes are committed by people of high social status in business or corporate settings. These crimes largely relate to financial matters and are void of physical violence. Common examples of white collar crimes include conspiracy, extortion, tax evasion, corruption, embezzlement, and money laundering. Execution of such crimes normally requires a powerful position and…

If someone asks you to visualize a criminal, you are bound to imagine someone aggressive and repulsive. Breaking the law goes beyond instigating violence or causing physical harm. White-collar criminals are sophisticated individuals; they are not the kind of people that the average person would expect to see behind bars. Their crimes may lack violent…

A career in the maritime industry can be exhilarating, challenging, and extremely dangerous at the same time. Statistics issued by the CDC (Center for Disease Control & Prevention) in the United States suggest that people working offshore are 7 times more likely to get killed on the job, as compared to those employed on land….

Many people dream of being part of the entertainment industry, but only few actually pursue that fantasy. Sometimes it’s not meant to be and other times it just feels unrealistic, given your personal values, skills, or general situation. Obtaining a degree from a reputable law school is a big achievement, and it does not imply…

You started a blog for your law firm website, but it probably lacks spark. You must have employed all the basic online marketing strategies, but it’s not bringing in leads. Maybe your blog is a standalone, which is why it’s not getting many views. Another possibility is that you haven’t visited your blog in a…

Health insurance for pets is quite similar to that of human beings, and it is a growing trend among western countries. Today, over 1 million pets in the United States are insured; it is still a small fraction of the total number of pets nationwide, but the progress is tremendous if we compare statistics of…

There are many ways in which a person can cause the wrongful death of another, legally speaking. It can be deliberate, or it can be accidental  based on their actions or an accident based on inaction. Basically, you may have a claim for wrongful death if for some reason, an unnecessary death occurred that was…

Divorce rates around the world have risen considerably since the beginning of this global pandemic. The amount of people seeking divorces was 34% higher from March through June compared to 2019 and the numbers are increasing as the year comes to a close. According to the New York Post, 31% of couples getting a divorce…