Author Archives: Kevin Hand
Prescription Medications and Impaired Driving
Everybody knows that a person’s driving ability is impaired by alcohol and drug use, but too often individuals only consider illegal drugs and do not take prescription medication into account. There are likely individuals who have medication that was prescribed by their healthcare providers but do not even realize the medication can have an… Read More »
Safe Driving Habits to Help Avoid Accident Injuries
There are habits that can help a driver to avoid collisions and the resulting injuries. This is true if you are a novice driver or have been driving for years. Even seasoned drivers need to remind themselves now and again to adjust their behavior in bad weather, for example. Boosting good habits today means… Read More »
Divorce and Tension for the Kids
Divorce is a stressful event, for adults and kids. It can be helpful for some to expect an emotional toll, even when the split is amicable and clear. After all, knowing there could be difficulties is an opportunity to put support systems in place. Then, kids and their parents can learn to cope, adapt,… Read More »
How Does Water Affect Roads?
Residents of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding areas know wet weather happens. While it may be fine when you are home and do not have to travel, if you are on the roads wet weather can lead to accidents. It is estimated a quarter of car accidents are connected to weather. One issue… Read More »
What Is an Uncontested Divorce?
When people talk about an uncontested divorce, they are referring to a divorce in which the spouses agree on how property, custody issues, and other issues will be handled. Spouses often still work through their lawyers, but an uncontested divorce can save a couple time, energy, and money when agreement is possible. In Pennsylvania,… Read More »
Are Self-Employed Individuals Eligible for Lost Income?
If you were injured in an accident in New Jersey or Pennsylvania, you may not be able to work while you are healing. Some even lose their job after a car accident or slip and fall event. While you may understand how compensation is possible for medical expenses and property damage, understanding lost wage… Read More »
Steps Injured Pedestrians Should Take to Strengthen a Claim
It is common to be so familiar with the streets we cross that we simply start walking once a light turns green. This is because we assume everyone we are sharing the roads with, cars, trucks and other vehicles, are following signs and signals. But this is not always true. Pedestrians are struck when… Read More »
Claiming a Child as a Dependent After Divorce
When a couple is married, it is common to file taxes jointly and claim kids as dependents to establish certain tax benefits. After a divorce, the two individuals will no longer be filing a joint return as a married couple because they are no longer married. For this reason, who will be able to… Read More »
Improve Your Life with 3 Divorce Resolutions
Making resolutions for the New Year is a tradition many celebrate. After all, when the calendar turns to a new year it is an opportunity to make changes you’ve been thinking about. It’s a fresh start. Many choose to live a healthier lifestyle, for example. This could mean exercising more often or quitting smoking…. Read More »
What Are Recoverable Damages?
Negligence can result in a person being injured in an accident. When another person or entity was at fault, there may be the possibility of recoverable damages. If you are in this situation, how much compensation is possible may be on your mind. After all, financial compensation will never restore a person’s health or… Read More »