Archive: February 2016

Fraudulent marriages are entered into in attempts to circumvent existing United States immigration laws. For purposes of immigration, a legal marriage here in the United States or elsewhere with a valid marriage certificate doesn’t make the marriage valid. Upon getting married, the parties must intend to live together as a couple in an actual marital […]

Do you have a car you’ve just grown to hate? If so, you need to borrow the Red Giant.

The Washington Post reported that according to new federal data, “gun deaths now outnumber vehicle deaths in 21 states and the District of Columbia.” This is a change from 10 years ago, when gun deaths outpaced vehicle deaths in just two states, Maryland and Alaska. The Post said this “trend was driven largely by the sharp drop […]

WTSP-TV St. Petersburg, FL reports that the NTSB is urging stricter rules on drinking and driving. NTSB chairman Christopher Hart “kicked off a SADD conference on Wednesday with a push to lower the legal blood alcohol level nationwide,” the article reports. He said, “Alcohol impairment starts with the very first drink. The NTSB continues to recommend […]

Thousands of serious workplace injuries happen every day in the United States. It’s something all companies should make a strong effort to guard against in regards to how they manage employees, equipment and company facilities. Not doing so can have extreme consequences. Below is an overview of the legal ramifications of workplace injuries. Costly Lawsuits […]

Car and Driver in a blog slams the NHTSA over its “incompetent, mismanaged staff who are practically set up by their superiors to fail.” The article references a DOT 11-month audit of the Agency that found that NHTSA needs an overhaul from the number of employees to the quality of their credentials and the procedures they […]

What, you don’t go to the grocery store to listen to opera?

The cheerful nature of the holidays can disappear after a serious car accident. In addition to ongoing injuries and a damaged vehicle, many people are unsure of where to turn for help or what legal options are available to them. If you were hit by a drunk driver over the holidays, then read ahead for […]

Everyone hates being pulled over by a police cruiser. It can be annoying to put a halt on your plans and a dent in your schedule. In order to make the situation less frustrating, you must keep a cool head at all times. You definitely don’t want to incriminate yourself. Here are a few things […]

If you’ve been convicted of a crime in Canada, American law prohibits you from entering the United States. That is, unless you can provide the authorities with a document known as a U.S. waiver. Entering the United States without this document is an illegal act that can lead to your deportation back to Canada and […]