Motorcyclists who are driving near 18-wheelers need to be very aware of the fact that the drivers of those massive vehicles may not be able to see them. This can dramatically increase their accident risks if they're not careful, and it's why motorcyclists need to focus on defensive driving. After all, there are blind spots on all sides of a...
If you have never heard of a bobtail truck, it is an industry term describing (in most situations) a heavy truck without an attached trailer. For example, after the trucker drops off the trailer at its destination, they must drive the vehicle without a trailer. You may think this type of truck poses fewer accident and injury risks, but that is...
One of the most commonly misunderstood parts of DUI law is that people assume you have to break the legal limit to be charged. They know that this legal limit is a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08%. They view breath tests as a way to prove whether or not they are over that limit, assuming that they will never be arrested if they're not....
Owning a business with your best friend can be great – until it isn’t. Sometimes, problems arise in the business that can put your friendship at risk. Before you open the doors to your business, you and your partner will need to establish a business plan. A bit of preemptive work now can save you a lot of trouble down the road. You may be...
Everyone who starts a business has different goals in mind. As a business owner, you know your business best, and you may want to know what kind of business formation is the right one to help you save the most money on taxes and to protect you against personal liability if something goes wrong. There are a few common business formations that...
Residents of Missouri and other regions have grown tired of fearing a motor vehicle accident each time they leave home. It seems as if the rate of crashes keeps increasing despite the widespread use of safety awareness campaigns. Lawmakers and safety experts agree that human error is the top cause of motor vehicle accidents. Can the latest auto...
Executing contracts with other businesses helps you keep the flow of businesses operations and the expenses your company incurs reasonable. You can expect the reliable delivery of services and goods once you and another business have a contract. Unfortunately, plenty of individuals and companies fail to fulfill their contractual obligations,...
Most people take being able to handle their finances for granted. You may never have thought about what would happen if you become incapacitated and unable to make financial decisions for yourself. There’s a chance that your bills go unpaid and that other financial obligations might fall by the wayside. One way that you can prevent this from...
When a police officer pulls someone over because they suspect them of drunk driving, the officer will follow a specific routine. First, they will talk to the driver to see if they admit to drinking. Next, they may ask the driver to exit the vehicle to perform a field sobriety test. Depending on how that test goes, the officer may then ask for a...
A new job offer can be very exciting. Whether it is your first job, an opportunity to take on a new role or quitting the tiresome job hunting process, chances are you look forward to signing on that dotted line and getting started. But before you get there, do you understand what makes a good employment contract? An employment contract is a...
