When you get arrested on DWI charges, you may feel like life as you know it is over. For many, these charges mean a lost job and the threat of fines, probation, jail, or losing a driver's license. If you hope to survive your DWI charges, it's important to know what you can still do to change your situation.
You Can Take Steps To Lighten Your Sentence
If you have a record free of drug- and alcohol-related infractions, you already have a leg up.
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According to Forbes.com, the most dangerous day for drivers is Thanksgiving Day. New Year's Eve is another potentially deadly day to be on the road. With the holiday season right around the corner, it is a good idea to take extra care while behind the wheel. Read on to brush up on some tips for staying safe and avoiding car accidents.
Mind the Weather
One of the reasons that the cold-weather seasons might be more treacherous is that black ice, snow and sleet might be present.
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Did you slip and hurt yourself at the grocery store? You don't just have to deal with your injury on your own. There is financial help available to pay for your medical bills, lost wages if you have to miss work, and even money for your pain and suffering. If you fell at the store, you are probably at least a little bit injured, even if it is only bruises. Bruises will make you sore, and if the fall was due to negligence on the part of the store, you shouldn't have to be sore.
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As a freelancer, you may be wondering whether or not you'll qualify for Social Security retirement benefits upon reaching the age of retirement. The answer to that question is you absolutely will, as long as you meet the eligibility requirements set forth by the Department of Social Security. Read on to learn what those requirements are.
You Must Have Worked For A Certain Length Of Time
Social Security utilizes a credit system.
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If you recently filed a lawsuit related to an auto accident, the defendant's attorney may ask you to submit to an independent medical examination (IME) to determine the extent of your injuries. Don't let the word "independent" fool you; this type of exam is conducted by a physician of the defendant's choosing, so the examiner may not be all that impartial. If you are concerned about the results of your IME, here are seven ways to protect yourself.
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