People who drive under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs can cause devastating car crashes. However, impaired driving may also result from perfectly legal drugs you buy from your local pharmacy. Legal drugs and medicines are often needed to treat medical...
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How can people get burns during a car crash?
In the chaotic aftermath of a car crash, one of the most devastating injuries individuals may face is burns. These injuries can result from a combination of factors. Understanding the dynamics of how burns occur in car crashes sheds light on the severity of these...
Education and technology have lowered young driver fatalities
The Associated Press reported a 45% decrease in deadly accidents involving young drivers from 2002 to 2021. Addressing the issue of young driver fatality rates has become increasingly important. This significant transformation has been the result of a powerful...
Documentation at an accident scene
Have you ever been in a car accident? Adrenaline floods your system, your mind spins and you have difficulty getting your head around what just happened. If you received an injury, you may not even feel it. You may have done research on what you should do after an...
Can you treat parental alienation in a child?
After co-parents divorce, one may display excessive negativity toward the other and encourage such behavior in a child. As a result, the child could refuse to maintain a close bond with the alienated parent. However, parents have options for correcting such damage to...
5 tips for blending families after a divorce
Introducing your children to a new partner and their children after divorce can be a challenge, but it is necessary if you plan for your relationship to progress. Here are five tips to help you when you are ready to begin the process of family blending. 1. Establish...
How improper truck loading causes accidents
The way that you load cargo onto a truck directly affects the way that the truck handles on the road. Even weight distribution and proper load positioning are essential for everyone’s safety. Many people are unfamiliar with the risks associated with improper loading....
The facts about divorcing an incarcerated spouse in Pennsylvania
If you have been planning to file for divorce only to find your spouse sentenced to prison for a crime, you might wonder if their incarceration will prevent your divorce. Even if you have not filed yet, you should know that you still have the right to a divorce if...
Predictable effects on driving of BAC levels
Vision, coordination, reasoning, balance and the ability to process information are all negatively impacted by your blood alcohol content. You need all of those things to safely operate a vehicle. While you are not legally impaired until your BAC reaches .08, you will...
How does child custody work in Pennsylvania?
Parents seeking divorce in Pennsylvania should understand how courts determine custody and child support. Child custody decisions have a significant impact on family life after divorce. Furthermore, courts can mandate child support payments to ensure parents remain...