Tips + Advice

Most people know that if you are arrested for DUI, you will be facing circumstances you otherwise would not have to deal with in everyday life. These circumstances sometimes include monetary fines, community service, loss of driver’s license and other unexpected inconveniences or difficulties. Essentially, your life could change in …

Historically, white-collar crimes are not viewed as being in the same category as other criminal activity. These types of crimes are often harder to catch, harder to prove, and do not have the same stigma as other criminal activity such as violence, robberies, or illegal drug sales. But, white-collar crimes, …

Art often imitates life, or is it life imitates art? In the case of popular, fictional movies and television shows, it seems that people sometimes create their own reality based on fictitious characters and situations. Could shows like Breaking Bad influence people enough to make them take extreme measures, such …

As different as we all are as individuals in this world, so are our fears. Some people are afraid of heights, others of water, and still others have a fear of confined spaces. Some people are afraid to fly because of the risk of crashing. Most of the time, as …

Construction workers have dangerous jobs. Often they work on busy roadways, in buildings with unsafe equipment, or at intimidating heights. If you are a construction worker in New York, or any other state, and you are frequently required to climb on scaffolding, who is responsible for your safety? What should …

“Not another one?” We’ve all had that thought recently. That’s because over the last couple of years, news reports of cruise ship disasters have occurred with greater frequency than in the past. With threats of terrorist attacks, running aground, on board fires, and viral outbreaks, should passengers be concerned about …

If you know that a specific area is prone to fog, it is always best to avoid it whenever possible. However, in some instances, you will end up in a fog bank without any warning, and this can turn deadly if you do not take the proper precautions. Tips for …

Flip flop wearers beware. In a recent study, the novel care- free sandals were shown to be responsible for over a million car crashes or near misses on the roadways. Apparently, this is a common occurrence every year. In a survey, one out of every nine motorist confessed to experiencing …

It is important for all motorists to remember that driving at night can be more dangerous, regardless of whether you are on a motorcycle or in a standard passenger vehicle. After all, it is harder to see at night, and this can easily cause someone to drive off the road. …

Smoking tobacco has truly become a way of the past. With continuous studies showing how unhealthy it is for a person to allow tobacco smoke to enter their lungs, it is no wonder why people are looking for healthier alternatives to tobacco smoke. Electronic cigarettes have become more popular than …

Whether you are waiting for a city or school bus, it is always vital to take steps to ensure the safety of yourself and everyone around you. Fortunately, there are several steps that you can take to reduce your risk of being involved in a traffic accident as a pedestrian. …

Every business owner needs to be aware of their potential liability if one of their employees is injured on the job. After all, it is the responsibility of each company to provide a safe work environment for all of their employees. However, it is also important to take steps to …