If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, the type of injuries or psychological consequences you have sustained may cause permanent disability. While your symptoms may improve over time, certain injuries and mental health disorders have the potential to lead to devastating long-term illness. If you have sustained any of the following as a result of a motor vehicle accident, consider speaking to an auto accident attorney about moving forward with personal injury litigation: Read More»
The worlds of psychology and psychiatry are increasingly commingling with criminal prosecution. It wasn’t that long ago when the prosecution’s primary objective was usually to seek the harshest penalty allowable under the law. Today, a better understanding of the psychology behind criminal behavior has led to many prosecutors, defense attorneys and judges asking not how harshly a defendant should be punished, but whether and how they can be rehabilitated.
Here you will learn about how criminal psychology is changing the way criminals are sentenced. Read More»
Would you know what to do if you suddenly lost control of the car you were driving due to mechanical failure in the steering or braking system? It may seem far-fetched, but it happens more often than you might think. Therefore, it pays to know what to do in advance, should you encounter such a situation. Here is what you need to do:
What if your steering goes out?
First, you should quickly assess whether or not you have lost all control of your car’s steering. Read More»
Even though you may never want to see your ex-spouse again after you’re divorced, you’ll have to find a way to co-parent with him or her if the two of you have children together. Studies have shown children do better when both parents are involved in their lives. One way you can ensure your kids enjoy the benefits of having two active parents even though you and your spouse are divorced is to create a parenting plan. Read More»
Motorcycle helmet laws are a controversial subject, one that even spurs protests from motorcyclists themselves. Some argue that wearing a helmet should be a matter of choice, while others claim that not requiring a helmet leads to more injuries, more death, and a higher burden on taxpayers. The issue affects everyone, whether you’re a motorcyclist or the driver of a car sharing the road with motorcycles. What are the facts behind each group’s position? Read More»
