Social Security Recipients Get 8.7% Cost of Living Increase Retiree’s will see a boost of 8.7% to their annual Social Security payments next year, following a 5.9% annual increase this year. It is the highest adjustment beneficiaries have seen, reflecting the 40-year high inflation of our current economy. Additionally, Medicare…

How do I prevent slip and fall accidents? First and foremost, ensure that any and all spills are cleaned immediately, and if they are unable to be cleaned immediately, that they are marked with the proper signs and warnings. Additionally, remove any clutter or obstacles from walkways, and sweep or…

What happens if my uber driver gets into an accident? If you are in the vehicle while your Uber driver gets into a motor vehicle collision, the company’s insurance policy should assume liability and cover all damages. However, this varies by state and meeting with a personal injury lawyer may…

What injuries qualify to hire a personal injury lawyer? If you have been wrongfully injured in an accident, then you are qualified to receive legal help from a personal injury attorney. Whether you are unable to sleep because you have pain in your neck or back, or if you have…

How many accidents are caused by slips, trips, and falls? Slip and fall accidents account for over 17,000 deaths per year in the United States, and over one million Americans suffer from an injury due to a slip, trip, or fall. They also account for most broken bones due to…

What happens if a pedestrian caused an accident? Pedestrian accidents are most often caused by the negligence and recklessness of the person operating the motor vehicle or bicycle. However, in some cases, the pedestrian may be at fault. Jaywalking, or crossing the street illegally, or without a crosswalk, can cause…

Hot Tubs Plus Alcohol Pose Dangers You may not hear about hot tub drownings nearly as often as you hear about swimming pool drownings, but we assure you, they occur. According to an article in the East Bay Times, “AN AMERICAN drowns nearly every day in a bathtub, hot tub…

Help Keep Texas’ Roads Safe According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), “At least one person has died on Texas roadways every day since Nov. 7, 2000.” TxDOT Executive Director James Bass had this to say about the issue: “It’s heartbreaking to know somebody who has lost a spouse,…

Eighteen Child Porn Websites Shut Down In New York a man was recently arrested and indicted for running eighteen child pornography websites. The websites were being marketed to people that spoke Chinese that were living in the U.S. The FBI actually received a tip from Chinese authorities that a large-scale…

Do I Have to Report a Car Accident in Texas? The chances of you being in at least one car accident in your lifetime are very high. Many of us have been in multiple car accidents by the time we reach the age of 40, even if they were minor…