Your divorce may eventually work its way onto social media. If your profiles say that you’re married and are linked to your spouse’s, that’s going to change when you split up. However, you want to keep as much of the divorce off of social media as you can. For most...
Month: October 2020
The most important step to take after a slip-and-fall at a store
It is common for people to make bad judgments and mistakes in moments of stress. Your brain doesn't work as well as it usually does immediately after a car crash or after you get hurt. Mentally preparing yourself for a situation can help you make the right choices if...
Why do people call January “divorce month”?
Some people feel a bit of a slump in January when midwinter blues hit and the glow of the holidays finally fades away. Despite being the first month and a promising New Year, January often gets a bad rap because of its association with bad weather and the post-holiday...
Christmas is a prime time for road rage
Being in a car accident could ruin your Christmas. It could also have significant consequences for the rest of your life. Each year many car crashes happen due to road rage. When you understand what causes road rage, you will see why the holiday period is a prime time...
How to save time and reduce stress in divorce
No matter what you do, there’s no way to eliminate all of the stress associated with the divorce process. The same holds true of the fact that you have to spend a good amount of time working through the details. However, there are a variety of steps you can take to...
Common injury dangers associated with poorly lit parking lots
Stop and think for a minute how you feel when you walk in to a parking lot after leaving work, the store or your apartment complex when it's pitch black outside. What do you fear most in situations like these? Some dangers are more realistic than others. Your risk of...
Are car radios costing lives in car accidents?
Every year, somewhere between 30,000 and 40,000 people die in car accidents in the United States. A lot of research goes into finding out why these crashes happen, in an effort to prevent them. Top reasons include things like drunk driving or texting and driving. But...
Want to make the holidays better for your kids despite your divorce? Use these tips
Is this the first holiday season after your marital split? If you’re a parent, you’re probably worried about how you can preserve the joy of the holiday season for your kids despite all of the changes in their lives. It’s not always easy. The good news is that your...
Beware of these swimming pool injuries
While a visit to a swimming pool can be great fun, there are many dangers to be aware of. Many people are hurt, and some are killed each year in private and public pools. By understanding the type of injuries that have happened to others, you can take steps to avoid...
What is highway hypnosis?
You get in the car, back out of your driveway and start your daily commute. Then it feels like you just blink, and you’re pulling into the parking lot at work. You barely remember the drive there, if at all. What happened? Some are quick to call this distracted...