When walking near traffic, you could become involved in a pedestrian accident for various reasons. Whether a distracted driver hits you or you suffer injuries as a result of a drunk driver or someone going over the speed limit, you need to know your rights and focus...
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What do you know about choosing an executor?
You know you need someone to administer your estate, but you may not know who should serve in that role. What criteria should you prioritize? Kiplinger provides insights for selecting an executor with whom you are comfortable and who can care for your estate after...
Car accidents and traumatic brain damage: What you should know
Whether you are in a minor fender bender or a major collision, you run the risk of getting a traumatic brain injury. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 166 people die each day as a result of traumatic brain injuries. Car...
How do doctors diagnose concussions?
After your car accident a few days ago, you think you know all the injuries you suffered. Do you owe your recent headaches to stress or an undiagnosed injury? Mayo Clinic explains how medical professionals diagnose concussions. Find out whether you should seek...
Some signs of what may become a distracted driver accident
Portable electronics and mobile devices often create unwanted distractions by slowing down a driver's ability to process information. As noted by Bankrate.com, just using a GPS for directions may force motorists to take their attention away from driving. According to...
When should you update your estate plan?
You feel a sense of accomplishment after finishing your estate plan, but do not take a set-it-and-forget-it approach to provide for your loved ones and remaining in control of your assets. You may want to revise your estate planning documents in the coming years....
Keeping your estate plan relevant over time
Having an estate plan can bring reassurance to you and direction to your surviving loved ones. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is forgetting to update your plan over time. Changes throughout your life may impact your end-of-life wishes and your relationships....
The dangers of writing a DIY will
From home renovation projects to a drive-thru dinner, individuals have become accustomed to completing tasks at their own speed on their own schedule. Now that the internet places an incredible amount of information at people’s fingertips, these same individuals often...