Houston, Texas holds a distinction that no city wants: the city tops the list for highest rates of human trafficking in the U.S. Experts believe that the close proximity to the U.S./Mexico border (a span of nearly 2,000 miles, which is among the most used international crossings in the world) is a strong contributing factor. Human trafficking statistics According to the U.S. … [Read more...]
What You Need To Know About Self-Employed Bankruptcy
Dealing with self-employed bankruptcy is a painful time. There’s the financial stress that anyone would struggle with, along with the low sense of self-worth that can come from a business venture not working out as you would have hoped, regardless of whose fault it was. Making clear-headed decisions and then executing them in a professional manner in these times can be … [Read more...]
New Mexico High Court Rules on Medical Malpractice Damage Caps
Medical malpractice damage caps are a divisive issue in the legal, medical and political communities. They are now in front of the state Supreme Court of New Mexico. The court must decide whether the state legislature acted within its authority by imposing a $600,000 cap on damages awarded for medical malpractice. This particular case revolves around Susan Siebert, who won a … [Read more...]
Estate Planning Tips: It’s Important No Matter Your Income Level
Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy. All it takes is a modest house and a little bit of savings to make handling your affairs after death a very complex affair. If it’s done poorly, the process can overwhelm your children or whoever manages your estate. If it’s not done at all, your assets will end up going through probate court. Either way, it’s something you want to … [Read more...]
Distracted Driving: A Focus on Texting While Driving
Anything extra that you do inside your vehicle that diverts you away from the primary action of driving can be considered a distraction. According to distraction.gov these activities include (but are not limited to): Eating and drinking Talking to passengers Grooming Watching a video Adjusting a radio, CD player, or MP3 player While the above activities defiantly … [Read more...]
Are Vaping & Lung Disease Linked? Investigators Want to Find Out
Vaping was supposed to be a technological liberation for smokers. Instead of getting a nicotine fix by inhaling tobacco, the new e-cigarettes would turn nicotine liquid into aerosolized vapor, something much less toxic. But early returns are not reassuring. An outbreak of illnesses across the country have alerted the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to a potential link between … [Read more...]
