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Are You Sure You Want to Post That? It Could Cost You Your Case.

3/20/2014

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PictureMaintain full discretion on social media.
Nowadays it may seem everyone has a social media account, whether it be Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. We share statuses, photos, and videos about our daily whereabouts, happenings, and the highs and lows of our life. Friends, and sometimes ourselves, may be guilty of "over-sharing" and divulging too much information. While over-sharing and TMI might be commonplace within your feed, it could become highly damaging if you or someone close to you has legal case pending. 

So, how do you keep yourself from damaging your case?


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Driving with Child Passengers? What the Law, Experts, and Lawyers Want You to Know

1/14/2014

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PictureKeep your child safe when traveling.
A study published yesterday in the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics highlights an alarming reality: children are not being properly restrained in car seats and booster seats when traveling by motor vehicle. The study found that minority parents in particular are less likely to report appropriate use of car seats for 1- to 3-year-olds and booster seats for 4- to 7-year olds, regardless of differences in education, income, and information sources. The study included responses from just over 600 parents of children 1 to 12 years old and, when possible, responses were backed by in-vehicle verification of the presence of appropriate child safety restraints. 


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