Has there been an increase of semi-trucks in your small town? While it may not seem like a big deal, you should be fully aware of how dangerous these vehicles can actually be. In fact, semi-trucks are five times more likely to cause serious injury or death than other vehicles. Unfortunately, some drivers have pretty big misconceptions about semi-truck accidents and these misconceptions can put you in harm's way when you climb behind the wheel.

If you are arrested for a DUI, then you will need to follow a specific series of steps very carefully. However, if you've already been arrested, then it might be a little too late. For future reference, here is what you should do if you are ever arrested for a DUI: Being Arrested In the vast majority of DUI arrests, here is what happens: After being pulled over, the officer will test you and then place you under arrest.

Every employer knows that worker's compensation claims can be costly. A simple fracture, for example, can cost a company an average of $50,000. Distrust between workers and employers can drive the cost of a worker's compensation claim even higher, especially when a worker fears that he or she will be fired after an injury. Here are three things you can do to help foster trust between your company and your employees to reduce the fear of retaliation and minimize the cost of worker's compensation claims in the future.

If you're in debt up to your ears, you may feel that you'll never be able to get rid of the bills that plague you.  You may even be experiencing anxiety each time the phone rings, since you're not sure if it will be a friend or a bill collector.  However, there are things you can do to relieve yourself of your debt burden in a relatively quick and efficient manner.

As the executor for the estate of someone who has recently died, it is very important that you understand the legal process required to settle any debts that need to be paid by the estate. By following the procedure below, you can ensure that you properly administer the estate and pay the necessary bills as required by law. The Public Notice to Creditors At the same time as the estate's attorney files the probate case in court, you are required to publish a legal notice in your local newspaper.

In the world of laws and courtrooms, the average citizen can get very confused and lost. Some legal situations do not require you to have a lawyer represent you, but other ones do. Despite the knowledge you may believe you have from watching courtroom scenes on TV, lawyers have spent many years studying and understanding the law to represent citizens like you when they are confronted with criminal charges. Each case may be different and vary in how serious it is, but if you confronted with some serious charges and penalties, here are at least 5 reasons why hiring that lawyer sooner rather than later might be a good idea:

If your debts are so high you could never pay them, and you're behind on all of your bills, you want to talk with a bankruptcy lawyer to see what your options are. A legal consultation can help you determine if it's worth your time to file a bankruptcy application, and file for chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy. Not all lawyers are the same and every bankruptcy lawyer may not be the best professional for your case.

If your former spouse is not paying his or her court-ordered alimony, it is important to find out why. In the event that your former spouse is just refusing to pay it, you can file a petition with the family court requesting that a judge take action. Here are some of the options the judge has.  Contempt The judge can cite your former spouse for contempt. If this is the first time your ex has failed to consistently make payments, the judge might issue another order stating that your ex has until a certain date to catch up on the payments.

Spring is here, and as a result, you may be driving your motorcycle a lot more than you were a month or two ago. Motorcycle driving may be great fun, but in 2012, motorcyclists were 6 times more likely to become fatally injured in an accident when compared to car drivers. There are many reasons that motorcyclists are so much more likely to be injured in accidents, but a big part of the problem involves the relationship between motorcycles and cars.

Spring is finally here! With warm weather comes backyard grilling and fun in the sun. At least, it should be fun. Unfortunately, backyard barbecues have the potential to be dangerous, especially for children, if care isn't taken to ensure the safety of everyone present. If proper safety rules aren't followed, unfortunate accidents can occur. These safety tips will help ensure that the backyard barbecues your family attends are just plain fun, without injury.