The behavior of individuals who develop dementia as they grow older can create a significant amount of disruption between them and those who must take care of them. According to the Alzheimer's Association, dementia is not a specific disease. It is an overall term that describes a range of symptoms. The general decline in thinking [...]
When a couple with children divorce, the issue of child custody can create a lot of pushback. In many cases, a parent will feel as though he or she has not been granted the “right” amount of time with the children. Custodial interference or visitation interference describes the actions of one parent who tries to [...]
Every single day in America someone falls victim to the violent criminal actions of others. It can happen anywhere, to anyone and most of the time the violent offender cannot provide any restitution to their victims. Unfortunately, most of the time the victims are left to pick up the pieces and left completely responsible for [...]
Whether you are a pedestrian who was struck by a car, or the driver of a car that hit a pedestrian, this kind of car accident can be a harrowing experience. After an auto accident, it is vitally important to determine who is at fault so that the injured party can recover damages. In an [...]
The United States Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division’s new ruling brings important minimum wage and overtime protection to workers who care for individuals (referred to as “consumers” in the law) in their homes who are suffering from injuries, illnesses or disabilities. Previous to this new ruling, which went into effect in January 2015, [...]
The FDA has issues a black box safety warning against the use of laparoscopic power morcellators in gynecological surgeries due to their propensity for spreading deadly cancers in women. Laparoscopic power morcellators are a surgical tool with a rotating blade that is used primarily during hysterectomy and myoectomy to remove uterine fibroids. This medical device [...]
Prenuptial agreements have a bad reputation, because many people think that signing one means you plan on getting divorced. When a couple is confident they want to be with each other forever and they both decide to take “the plunge” the last thing on their minds is the possibility their marriage may end in divorce. [...]
Most people might not realize it; but the crime of assault does not always involve physical contact. An assault can consist of a threat of bodily harm along with the ability to carry out the threat and actually cause harm. As long as the assailant has the intent to cause the intended victim fear of [...]
Governor Phil Bryant signed new legislation this past March that bans drivers from texting or using social media, and that law is finally here. According to HandsFreeInfo.com, the new law bans: All drivers from text messaging, including those with “an intermediate license, a temporary learning permit or a temporary driving permit” All social networking by [...]
In Mississippi, child custody arrangements are designed with the best interests of the child in mind. As a parent, it can be difficult to reconcile what you think is best for your child with what a family law judge says is best. Understanding the court’s motives for making a determination can help you and your [...]
