Attorney Scott M. Wilhelm will be speaking at a free seminar on bankruptcy and debt relief hosted by Winegar, Wilhelm, Glynn & Roemersma, P.C on March 16th, 2020.
What You Should Know about Traumatic Brain Injuries
Work accidents change lives in a split second, particularly if the outcome involves a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A sudden bump or jolt impacts normal brain functions. Ranging from moderate to severe, TBIs can take various forms and range from a concussion to an intracranial hematoma.
Proactive Steps are Paramount
Assisted Living Facilities: Know the Facts Before Choosing
When the time comes for an elderly loved one to be placed in the care of professionals at a facility, diligence and attention to all details should go into the selection. Many family members research and visit countless nursing homes and long-term care centers to find the best fit that provides everyone involved in the process peace of mind.
Yet, far too many times, a lack of oversight in far too many of these care centers results in serious and fatal injuries.
An Industry Leader Racking Up Recalls
Polaris Industries leads the off-highway vehicle industry with a significant global market share. That top ranking is a distinction that their competitors envy. Yet, their stranglehold on dominance in ATV and ROV sales is in question thanks to another “first place” designation.
The Minnesota-based company is leaving its competition in the dust (or snow) when it comes to recalls.
A parent’s worst nightmare
Most parents do not imagine themselves in a nasty divorce proceeding. However, almost 50 percent of couples will separate, and most of those couples have children. In the worst case, there is a possibility that one parent will try to isolate you from your children throughout the court process.
Some parents resort to parental alienation, a technique where an alienating parent turns a child against the other parent by excessively presenting negative views of the target parent. They may use name-calling, negative mishaps and false accusations to shape the child’s perception of the target parent.
Second Chances Undermining Medical Services
Few bonds of trust are stronger than doctors and patients. Suffering illness or injury creates uncertainty and stress during perilous times. Going to a medical professional should represent the first step in clarifying specific problems, if not recovery.
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is an agency serving as the primary federal health care provider and advocate for American Indians and Alaska natives. The group’s mission is to provide medical services to all 2.6 million members of 563 federal recognized tribes throughout 36 states. Their mission is simple: to offer the best care possible.
Autonomous Mass Transit: Coming to a City Near You?
The road to driverless vehicles for consumers has hit many figurative and literal bumps in the road. Even though the concept of automated travel has been decades in the making, it continues to be a quasi-work-in-progress.
Commuters in Ohio partial to public transit will be the first of many communities throughout the nation to have their very own self-driving options. The experiment is the result of the Smart Cities Challenge, a program created by the previous presidential administration to create advanced transportation fueled by autonomous technology.
New Jersey May Be Falling Short in Bicycle Safety
The Bicycle Friendly State Report Card focuses on efforts to promote bicycling state-to-state. Since 2008, they have published rankings based on a particular state’s commitment to being bicycle-friendly.
Various categories with specific values make up the overall scores. Those include:
What happens when your job takes over your marriage?
Most people go through rough patches in their careers or their relationships. Sometimes, those patches happen at the same time. It makes us wonder, “how is my career affecting my marriage?”
There are so many circumstances where stress from your job influences your relationships. It’s especially taxing on your significant other when you rely on them for emotional support. There are four major signs that your job is ruining your relationship.
What makes some jobs so much more dangerous than others?
No matter what job you have, you are likely exposed to some threat to your safety. That said, certain occupations are far more dangerous than others.
Based on recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the most dangerous occupations in the country share similar risks and conditions that contribute to higher numbers of fatal and non-fatal injuries.
