When you think about brain trauma, you may think of physical signs like a forehead gash. The reality is that any traumatic event that causes your head to move sharply in one direction or the other may result in brain injury. Keep an eye out for some of the signs and...
Year: 2022
What are some common myths about estate planning?
Wills and other estate planning tools protect your assets, but they also safeguard your family after you are gone. Also, a solid estate plan can even benefit you while you are still alive. Unfortunately, myths surrounding estate planning can prevent people from making...
Will your wealth make divorce even harder?
When going through divorce, you likely want things to be as easy as possible. The idea of assets adding more issues to the process is certainly not a pleasant one. But how much do you actually have to worry about? Will your assets get in the way of an easier divorce?...
FAQ about Medicaid planning
The expense of long-term elderly care often costs more than most families have available. Instead of relying on life savings or home equity, Medicaid is available to pay for this resource. However, Medicaid only provides long-term nursing home coverage to low-income...
How can you cope with the emotional toll of divorce?
If you and your spouse decide to end your marriage, the ensuing divorce process can result in a variety of emotions. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your divorce, you may experience feelings of depression. According to the National Library of Medicine,...
How severe is your burn injury?
Many people will suffer from varying degrees of burn injury in their lifetime. It is important to understand how these injuries can impact sufferers and how they manifest. To that end, a scale exists by which doctors and other medical professionals can determine the...
4 estate planning mistakes you will want to avoid
Perhaps you are new to estate planning and are thinking about creating your will while taking a look at other tools such as a trust or powers of attorney. Preparing for the future is important for anyone, but here are four estate planning mistakes you should avoid. 1....
Passport problems as a result of unpaid child support
If you owe child support, it is essential to familiarize yourself with the myriad of hardships that you could experience if you fall behind. Not only could you lose your driving privileges and face the possibility of time behind bars, but missing child support...
Tips for avoiding alcohol related car accidents
There were a record number of deaths on Louisiana highways in 2021 with 914 highway crashes in the state that caused 997 deaths. About 40% of the state's highway deaths involved alcohol use. These tips can help you avoid alcohol-related car accidents. Reasons impaired...
4 ways to safely share the road with trucks
Driving on narrow streets or crowded highways may already cause you stress and finding out you are sharing the road with a semi-truck might heighten that anxiety. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, in 2020, 4,014 people died in large truck crashes. To...
