The person selling a piece of real estate has a vested interest in getting the most compensation possible for the sale of their property. This may lead to some people misrepresenting a property on purpose. They know that buyers who understand the true condition of the property may lose interest or offer less money. Buyers face serious financial...
Passing on the road isn’t uncommon. After all, if you get behind a slow driver, farm equipment or large truck, you may want to get around them and get on with your day. However, before moving into another lane, consider the lines. The yellow lines in the center of the road let you know when (and if) it is safe to pass. Knowing what these lines...
There’s been a growing trend to reduce the amount of human-operated cars and increase the amount of self-driving cars. Self-driving cars make driving a luxury when getting to your next designation. In theory, self-driving cars would reduce the number of motor vehicle accidents by using programmed rules and learning technology. However, human...
The season for celebrations has arrived! Everything from graduation, prom, weddings and a variety of festivals will fill many summer calendars. Unfortunately, along with these celebrations comes the possibility of DUIs and drunk driving accidents. With a bit of planning ahead, you can safely enjoy the festivities and avoid ending the evening...
No employer likes having to release an employee. Sometimes, however, it’s just unavoidable. Someone’s professional performance may have fallen short of company standards. If that is true, or if they committed wrongdoing on the job, then you, as a business manager or owner, have no choice. Sometimes, the situation is different or less clear-cut....
There are numerous benefits to leasing commercial property instead of purchasing it outright for your business. Taking on a commercial real estate loan could overextend your company in its earliest stages and reduce your chances of growing it into something successful. A lease will give you access to facilities in the best neighborhood given your...
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...
