We all know the last thing a couple on the verge of marriage wants to talk about is the possibility of divorce. Yet for nearly half of all married couples throughout the United States, including those from Killeen, Texas and the surrounding area, the...
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Year: 2017
3 important facts about boating under the influence
Do you know about the dangers of boating under the influence, or BUI? If not, you will now. Operation Dry Water, a campaign launched by the United States Coast Guard, is partnering with local law enforcement to raise awareness about the risks of BUI from June 30 to...
What is an ‘ignition interlock device’ in Texas DUI
Th past three decades or so have seen the rise of an awareness with regard to the dangers of drinking and driving. Beginning in the 1980s, both official agencies and Non-Governmental Organizations have been creating public service campaigns warning about drunk...
Legal help to get compensation for injuries in crash
A crash affects not only those who were involved in the accident but also their family members--a car accident can leave accident victims and their loved ones reeling in its aftermath as they try to come to terms with either losing a loved one or seeing a family...
Multiple dead in fatal multi-vehicle car crash
When a sudden car accident claims the life of a loved one, family members often feel devastated not only by their loss but by the senselessness of the act-they do not understand what happened and why the driver who caused the accident was not more careful in avoiding...
Industry’s push for heavier trucks could compromise safety
Certain segments of the trucking industry are pushing for new legislation that would allow heavier commercial trucks to take to the nation's roadways. However, some safety advocates fear this would place other motorists in considerable danger.Per Newsweek, previous...
What is a disability under SSD?
Even though individuals across the country pride themselves on working hard at their jobs to support their families and retain their independence, there are certain medical conditions that can prevent them from working at their full potential. Whether it is due to a...
Does a DUI arrest stay on my record?
Texas residents may not think much of having a few drinks and getting behind the wheel. Unfortunately, that one decision has the possibility of ruining a drunk driver's life, both in the short term and the long term. Much has been said previously about the...
Can I allocate my property with my spouse after we are married?
Many people have touted the benefits of signing a prenuptial agreement while also highlighting the difficulties of signing such an important document at an emotionally charged time. Many times couples take it as a sign that one spouse is already looking for a...
Appeal a SSD denial with legal help
As mentioned previously on this blog, there are various reasons a Social Security benefits claim is denied and more often than not, the first application is denied. However, it is important to keep in mind that just because the application has been denied does not...