Archive for February, 2015
Feb 27, 2015

The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about 2.2 million people suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBI) each year. Individuals can sustain TBIs in a number of ways, including auto accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, sports injuries, falls, and more. While a TBI can have serious symptoms for a victim of any age, […]

Feb 20, 2015

All criminal convictions have some type of penalties whether it is paying a fine, performing community service, reporting to a probation officer, or spending time in jail. Sex offenses, however, have an additional and unique collateral consequence that can have a substantial impact on an individual’s life–sex offender registry. In 1996, every state in the […]

Feb 11, 2015

Each year, thousands of construction workers are injured in preventable accidents that take place while they at work. Construction sites can be extremely dangerous places, with hazards at every turn. At many construction sites, there are open heights, unfinished structures, heavy machinery, deep ditches, and exposed electrical wiring, as well as other dangers that could […]

Feb 6, 2015

Being charged with a crime can be an extremely confusing and frightening experience. Even relatively minor offenses can carry serious consequences, especially in cases where a defendant has a prior criminal history. These penalties can include significant fines, restitution, probation, and even jail time. Fortunately for people who are accused of criminal misconduct, there are […]