Damage caused by TBI can linger for years Article provided by The Hirsch Law Firm, PLLC Visit us at http://www.jonhirschlaw.com Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a common problem across the nation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1.7 million Americans suffer a TBI each year. The medical community has long known about the short-term brain damage that TBIs can cause. However, a recent study suggests that the brain injury caused by TBIs can last much longer than previously thought. Researchers at the University of South Florida ...

Proposal may affect Nebraska child custody determinations Article provided by Vacanti Shattuck Visit us at http://www.cvhslaw.com In February, a Nebraska lawmaker introduced two bills to the Judicial Committee that could change how courts award child custody. The proposed changes are meant to equalize the amount of time that separated parents spend with their children. In a divorce, child custody is one of the most contentious issues. Often one parent receives a greater share of the time with the child or sole physical custody. This parent's home is usually where ...

Financial pitfalls faced by women post-divorce Article provided by The Law Office of Thomas V. Sassone, P.C. Visit us at http://www.tvslawpc.com Statistically, women have the harder time financially after a divorce than men. A study conducted by the National Marriage Project at Rutgers University has found that on average, a man will see an approximate 10 percent increase in his standard of living post-divorce, but a woman will experience a 27 percent decrease. Experts attribute the disparity to the possibility that many women are not involved with finances during ...

Iowa Legislature mulls tougher distracted driver law Article provided by Shanks Law Firm Visit us at http://www.shankslaw.net The dangers that distracted drivers pose to other motorists on our nation's roadways has received a lot of attention in the press lately, and for good reason. After all, common sense tells us that taking our eyes off the road is a dangerous behavior that dramatically increases the risk of a car accident. Unfortunately, Iowa drivers are not immune to such behavior. As a result, the Iowa legislature has proposed toughening its laws against ...

2013 tax changes may spell confusion for small business owners Article provided by The Gartzman Law Firm, P.C. Visit us at http://www.gartzmantaxlaw.com After a no small amount of last-minute scrambling to avert the so-called fiscal cliff, Congress recently passed a number of changes to the federal tax code. Some of these changes, both good and bad, could have a significant impact on small business owners. While the potential for increased tax liability under the new plan is a major concern for many small business owners, some say the real challenge will be keeping ...

Tax payment plan vs. tax settlement: What's the difference? Article provided by The Gartzman Law Firm, P.C. Visit us at http://www.gartzmantaxlaw.com Many serious tax problems stem from a simple and relatively common situation: being unable to pay the amount due to the IRS. What many people who find themselves in this situation do not realize, however, is that being unable to afford a tax payment is not necessarily what lands a person in hot water with the IRS. Instead, it is how these individuals choose to deal with the situation -- or not deal with it -- that ...

Personal bankruptcy options: liquidation vs. reorganization Article provided by Purrazzella & Purrazzella, P.A. Visit us at http://www.purrlaw.com When financial difficulties turn from bad to worse and people fear they may never be able to catch up on their overdue bills, many turn to bankruptcy as a way to make a fresh financial start. While most people have heard of bankruptcy, many are unaware of how the process works and how it can benefit people who are struggling with unmanageable debt. What is bankruptcy? Bankruptcy is a legal procedure that helps ...

New technologies lead to new dangers on our nation's highways Article provided by Noel M. Ferris Visit us at http://www.noelmferris.net Over the past decade, cell phones have become an essential tool for people in nearly every walk of life. While these devices definitely have their benefits, they are also responsible for the emergence of a significant threat on our nation's highways: distracted driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3,092 people were killed and an additional 419,000 people were injured in motor vehicle accidents ...

Rhode Island divorce: basic family law considerations Article provided by Law Office of Hoopis & Hoopis Visit us at http://www.hoopisandhoopis.com When a couple plans to divorce in Rhode Island, the parties must address several legal topics that go beyond the relationship, itself. For example, litigants must assess property division, child custody and visitation, child support and other similar issues if they are applicable to the end of the marriage. Jurisdiction The first step in the process concerns jurisdiction. In Rhode Island, divorce proceedings ...

Guilty until proven innocent? Article provided by Kenneth L. Baritz & Associates, P.C. Visit us at http://www.baritzlaw.com In the 2002 movie Minority Report, Tom Cruise's character, police Chief John Anderton, leads Washington D.C.'s "Pre-crime" unit that uses a trio of gifted humans ("Pre-cogs") to see the future and prevent crime before it actually happens. The Pre-cogs are trusted so implicitly in the year 2054 A.D. that future criminals are punished for crimes they supposedly would have committed before being stopped by police. While ...

Young drivers more likely to use cellphones while behind the wheel Article provided by Goicoechea Law Offices Visit us at http://www.lawnorthwest.com/ To the parents of teenage children, the results from a national survey of drivers regarding cellphone use while on the road should come as no surprise. According to the research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more young drivers are involved in motor vehicle accidents while distracted behind the wheel. In addition, a large proportion of younger drivers answer phone calls while they ...

Adequate savings the key to financial wellness Article provided by Ferguson Scarbrough Hayes Hawkins & DeMay, PA Visit us at http://www.fspa.net No one ever plans to go into bankruptcy. To the contrary, a significant number of bankruptcies can be traced back to unexpected life events, like a job loss, divorce or illness. When these crises hit, the combination of interrupted income and added expenses can be financially devastating. When events like these happen, having a robust emergency savings account can mean the difference between weathering the storm ...

After foreclosure, "zombie titles" may haunt homeowners for years Article provided by Caldwell & Kearns, P.C. Visit us at http://www.caldwellkearns.com Six years after the collapse of the U.S. real estate market, thousands of homeowners across the country are discovering that they are still on the hook for houses they thought had been foreclosed upon years ago. According to a recent Reuters report, these so-called "zombie titles" are wreaking havoc on the lives of homeowners nationwide, resulting in garnished wages, lawsuits and even threats ...

Struggling with student loans? Bankruptcy may help Article provided by Enderton & Mathews, LLC Visit us at http://www.emlegal.net/ Since the recession began in 2008, many Americans have drastically reduced the amount of debt that they carry. However, there is one exception: student loans. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, there is $956 billion in outstanding student loan debt--an increase of almost 20 percent from the beginning of 2012 until the end. As it has been difficult for many students to find gainful employment following graduation, ...

What happens to those unable to make health care decisions? Article provided by Gemma Law Office, P.C. Visit us at http://www.gemmalawoffice.com It can be very difficult for a person to think about making an estate plan. Dealing with what happens after passing away can lead some to feel that their time is almost over. They may think that they do not have enough assets to pass down, and believe that an estate plan is not necessary for their situation. However, each person will have different wishes for what happens at the end of his or her life. Without having ...

Take steps to keep your divorce from jeopardizing your finances Article provided by Donelson Ciancio & Grant, P.C. Visit us at http://www.colodivorceattorneys.com Going through a divorce is never easy and, for many, it can be financially devastating. Many marriages end in divorce and, in Colorado, it is no different. While reasons for the high rates vary, most people going through divorce proceedings are in danger of jeopardizing their financial well-being. Financial tips for divorce During and following your divorce, there are a number of tips to follow ...

Despite the rise of digital media, business cards remain a big piece of the marketing puzzle. Business cards continue to circulate because they provide an easy way to pass along complete contact information on the go. But the old school standard black text on a white background no longer impresses hot prospects or promising contacts. To stand out in a web based world, business card designs need to be inspired and memorable. Many professionals focus on basic design elements, such as fonts and taglines, but they stop short of exploring all of the possibilities. Fortunately, ...

TheHub.fm solves a conundrum that's plagued concert-goers since the dawn of time: You love the music, but you also want to support the artist by picking up a t-shirt ... just not enough to wait an hour in line after the show. So what do you do? Just in time for SXSW music week, there's an app for that. TheHub.fm is an e-commerce mobile platform for bands to sell their merchandise, with a perk: Fans can use the app to browse and buy merch during a live concert and pick up their purchase during or after the show. While picking up the merchandise in person is a choice, ...

Atlanta, GA-based Innerwall Company, LLC began in 2005 to provide professional shop drawing services to both contractors and manufacturers in the metal cladding industry. Clients benefit from increased quality and a significant cost savings over hiring an employee in-house. Innerwall staff provides a quality product, prompt customer service and excellent communication. To get a quote quickly for shop drawings or other drafting related services, visit http://www.innerwallco.com. With experience in over 1,200 shop drawings - Innerwall Company is the leader in drafting ...

B2B Soft, a business-to-business software company specializing in retail management for the wireless/cellular retail industry, is pleased to announce its participation at Verizon's New England Indirect Wireless Dealer Kickoff held at the MGM Grand Hotel at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, CT, on February 5th, 2013. Over 100 area dealers, regional Verizon account managers and as well as industry vendors met to discuss sales strategies, Verizon's new prepaid plans and the current state of the wireless industry. A Verizon valued vendor, B2B Soft participated in kicking off 2013 ...

SPEC Engineering has successfully completed the startup phase of Ridgeland Fiber's new manufacturing facility. SPEC signed on to the project at inception and provided, design engineering, planning, custom equipment manufacturing, electrical and controls integration and complete system installation. SPEC provided complete design-build services for the new grinding, blending, and packaging facility with 32 MM lb./yr. nameplate capacity. The facility was designed to meet GFSI, SQF FSSC 22000, ISO22000 and BRC food safety design and specifications. The 18 month project ...

Russo's New York Pizzeria is excited to announce the launch of their new gluten-free frozen pizza line (Chef Anthony Russo's) into the retail market. Pizzas are now available in more than 1,000 grocery stores across the nation. Chef Anthony Russo's new gluten-free pizzas are hand-topped with premium toppings, fresh vegetables, organic Sicilian extra virgin olive oil, and 100 percent mozzarella cheese. The idea to introduce the pizza line stemmed from Anthony Russo and his R&D team's discovery of the lack of flavor in Gluten Free offerings and the continued growth ...

The WineStation is the world's first automated temperature-controlled, wine dispensing and preservation system, providing a serving solution and unique try before you buy opportunity for both the discerning to novice wine consumers. For the first time, guests are able to experience, using the WineStation, a broad range of featured wines in taste, half or full glass options invoking a memorable exploration and experience. The Thermo-Electric cooling system and 60 day preservation capabilities of the WineStation assure that each wine is pristine in taste with every pour. ...

Excel Software announced OfficeProtect 2.0 to protect Microsoft Office documents with a secure software license. Using OfficeProtect with either QuickLicense or AppProtect, a user-editable Excel spreadsheet is converted into a protected application (EXE on Windows or APP on Mac). OfficeProtect now supports two protection models, the VBA Bound License and Encrypted XLSM. A VBA Bound License uses password protected VBA code to bind an Office document to the QuickLicense runtime file. The Encrypted XLSM approach allows an Excel spreadsheet to be distributed as an application ...

ABME Corporation has announced the launching of a comprehensive Internet Tax Information Portal. DoTax.com provides all of the information and forms required for everyday folks to get their taxes done in their own homes. No need to pay for accountant tax services, if they are really not warranted. DoTax.com offers factual information for the taxpayer, so they can make the determination if they could do their own taxes. At least all of their questions will be answered, and if they do need a tax professional, they will know how to have everything in order to reduce costs. ...