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Vets, Lawmakers Applaud VA Budget Increases

The rising demand for health care is squeezing the Department of Veterans Affairs, which in turn may be reducing the quantity and quality of health care for veterans.

The New Jersey Legislature Becomes One Tough Crossing-Guard

The New Jersey legislature recently passed a law targeting problematic behavior by motorists and pedestrians that frequently lead to accidents. The state has also supplied money to boost enforcement.

Work Injury That Worsens Over Time May Still Be Compensable Years Later

A recent case in Pennsylvania found that a viral exposure at work can be the basis for a workers' compensation award from resulting blindness that developed almost thirty years later.

Arizona Child Seat Belt Law May Get A Boost

Arizona child seat belt law is lagging; Arizona is one of only three states in the country where five-year-olds are not required to ride in a car seat.

Business Risk Management 101

The concept of risk management seems simple; perhaps that is why it is often overlooked. The unfortunate results of insufficient risk management are serious losses in dollars and management time.

The Cost of Medicaid: Eligibility and Asset Protection

Nursing home care can eat away a lifetime of careful savings in no time, but effective Medicaid planning can help protect some familial assets.

The High Costs of Drunken Drivers

Drunk drivers exact a high toll, causing thousands of deaths and tens of thousands of injuries each year in motor vehicle crashes.

GM Bankruptcy May Impact Victims’ Rights

Bankruptcy rendered the new GM Corporation immune from important liability. However, victims of accidents who filed claims prior to bankruptcy may still be entitled to voice their objections.

Mixed Messages About Highway Safety in Arizona

According to the seventh annual Report Card on Highway Safety released by the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, Arizona ranks second to last in the nation for highway safety.

Sexual Violence Allegations in Nursing Homes Seldom Result in Arrest

Authorities have investigated at least 86 cases of sexual violence against elderly and disabled residents of Chicago nursing homes since July 2007, but only one of those cases resulted in an arrest.

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