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Assault typically occurs when one person attempts to physically injure or threaten another person. Specific legal definitions can vary among states; however, the requirements to have an assault charge are based on two common themes. Information provided by DallasJustice.com for educational and reference purposes only. Physical contact is not required for an offense to be [...]

Are you aware of the differences between Medicare and Medicaid? For ANY senior it is vital to know the difference. Your future may depend on it, especially when thinking about the latest stats concerning Alzheimer’s disease as well as other incurable, long-term care conditions. Based on the World Alzheimer Report 2010, Alzheimer’s Disease is affecting [...]

Applying for social security disability income is no easy task. In fact, most people are rejected after their first application. However, there are ways people can improve their chances. One such way is to have all the necessary paperwork ready when applying for disability. The following information is provided for educational purposes only, contact a [...]

Glamorized in movies and television, jackknife truck accidents are anything but spectacular. Often leaving victims hospitalized or dead while causing traffic jams, knowing how these accidents develop, how to prevent them, and what the appropriate options are after a crash is invaluable to drivers of all vehicles. This information is provided purely as a reference, [...]

Cerebral Palsy is a debilitating condition that occurs in newborns, although the actual cause is determined during pregnancy. There are several types of Cerebral Palsy but all involve a non-development of motor coordination skills. CP is not a disease but instead the result of a deformity in the brain or the lack of certain neural [...]

Every time a person gets into a vehicle, there is always chance that the person will be involved in an accident. Auto accidents are one of the main causes of death in the United States and there are very few thing that can be done to protect a person when they get into their car. [...]

A common assumption holds that estate planning is only for the wealthy or the elderly, yet there are legitimate reasons for most adults to consider putting a plan in place. Whatever the size of an estate, planning ahead will ease the work required from family members.

Pregnancy and delivery can result in a number of complications that can lead to injury of the mother or baby. One of the possible complications is known as umbilical cord strangulation. Despite the name, for umbilical cord strangulation to occur, the cord does not have to wrap around the baby’s neck. No matter how it [...]

Individuals tasked with carrying out a deceased person’s Last Will are referred to as an Executor. They are responsible with handling all present and previous financial transactions made by the deceased individual. Tasks include distributing all of the deceased assets to all named beneficiaries in the Will.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) defines traumatic brain injury as damage caused by a strong external force, such as a blow to the head. This differentiates it from acquired brain injury, which comes from internal causes such as stroke or infection. In the United States and worldwide, TBI is a leading cause of death for people under age 45.