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In 2020, the total number of hit-and-run wrecks dropped 13% over the previous year but hit-and-runs involving fatalities rose by more than 18%. This has prompted statewide concern over the problem. The authorities have even declared February “Hit-and-Run Awareness...

When you’re finally retired from work and get to stay at home or do the things you want, you may start going out at night or attending parties that you may not have in the past. Maybe you will drink more often as you relax into this new way of life. If you do start to...

One of the most difficult things for parents to do is to work out the child custody issues if they go through a divorce. This is partly because they probably both want to spend as much time with the kids as they can. They may also want to make all the decisions for...

Motorcyclists get a bad rap. No matter what the statistics say, some people still adhere to the idea that the average rider is a speed demon, reckless beyond belief and probably involved with alcohol or drugs. You know the biases run deep, but do you know what to do...

A family business is a source of pride for many couples. That same business can also be a source of stress, however, if the owners decide to divorce. At that point, they’ll have to determine what happens to the business. If you and your soon-to-be-ex own a business...

When a police officer pulls you over because they suspect drunk driving, there are usually two kinds of evidence that will help build their case. One will be their personal recollections and written report about the situation. The other will be any physical or...

Data published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in 2016 showed how 5,286 motorcyclists lost their lives in crashes that year. This statistic marked a 5.1% increase over the prior year. That same data shows that alcohol impairment was to...

If you are a parent who is divorced and sharing custody of your minor children with your ex, the holiday custody schedule can resemble a nightmare scenario if that parent refuses to be flexible. It’s a given that both of you want to spend time with the kids over the...

Stories of divorced parents (and even the new spouses of those divorced parents) working as a team to raise their children are becoming more common these days. You may, naturally, hope that your post-divorce parenting situation will be the same. Unfortunately, people...

Like many other states, Florida has a “Move Over” law. In essence, you’re required to move over one lane whenever it’s safely possible if you see a police car, emergency vehicle, tow truck or any other kind of service vehicle at the side of the road. When that’s not...