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Immigration mistakes to avoid

Millions of people throughout the world hold the dream of living and working in the United States, but not all are successful in achieving that goal. If this is your dream, you can help your chances of success by avoiding a few common mistakes. Filing the wrong forms There are

Bigger, heavier pick-ups are an outsized danger in crashes

When you walk onto a new car dealership’s lot, the biggest, boldest vehicles are the pick-up trucks. Automakers put a lot of effort into making pick-ups imposing eye candy with serious towing power, optional four-wheel drive, large dashboard screens and comfortable interiors. Their attention pays off, too. The three best-selling

Hold insurers accountable for hurricane damage claims

Hurricane Ida may have left Louisiana behind, but the storm’s wake leaves thousands of Louisianans dealing with the tremendous damage by the fifth strongest hurricane ever to hit the U.S. The storm has left some communities uninhabitable. Property owners must now deal with the devastating emotional and financial repercussions. Many will

Boating this weekend? Watch out for drunk drivers

Although it’s normal to watch out for drunk drivers on the roads, you may not be as familiar with the risk of being hit by a drunk boater. Drinking alcohol on the water isn’t always treated the same as it would be in a land vehicle, but that doesn’t mean

Sunscreens recalled after dangerous benzene levels detected

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) announced a voluntary recall on July 14 of five aerosol sunscreen products after independent tests discovered they were contaminated with cancer-causing benzene. While five products have been pulled from store shelves, the tests discovered dozens of sunscreens and after-sun skincare products containing detectable benzene levels. Products

Truck drivers get distracted, too: Here’s how

When a truck driver is on the road, your hope is that they’re paying attention and are prepared to safely reach their destination. You expect that they are well-rested and that they don’t have distractions that are keeping them from doing their job well. Unfortunately, distractions are common for truck drivers,

Protecting your case after a maritime accident

If you work in the maritime industry, you will often work in a potentially dangerous environment. At sea, accidents and emergencies can happen. While you cannot always do anything to prevent these from taking place, you may be able to do something about how you are treated in the aftermath.

3 ways to avoid getting into a crash while on your motorcycle

Riding a motorcycle is certainly more exhilarating than driving a car. From the feeling of the wind rushing past you to the freedom to maneuver, there are many differences that draw people to motorcycles instead of larger vehicles. Unfortunately, the adventure of riding a motorcycle comes at a cost. Specifically,

The top reason there’s a third party responsible for a work injury

Most of the time, workers’ compensation takes care of people who get hurt on the job. As long as you are a direct employee and develop a medical condition or injury while working, workers’ compensation likely covers you. You can get short-term and long-term disability benefits if you can’t work,

Can you bring your parents to the United States as immigrants?

If you want to bring your parents to the United States, the good news is that you may be able to. The United States Citizenship and Immigrations Services has specific rules regarding bringing your mother or father to live in the United States. Some of those rules state that you need

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