It’s a Wonderful Life is an American Christmas classic based on the short story, “The Greatest Gift.” When George Bailey faces financial troubles, he wishes he had never been born. After an angel grants his wish, George realizes how many lives he has impacted and…
Black Friday has come and gone, but today is another big shopping holiday – Cyber Monday. And, with it comes a host of dangers as millions of people will shop online using a credit or debit card without hesitation. With so many recent security breaches…
When we think about distracted driving, it usually means talking or texting on cell phones. Distracted driving is a problem all year long, but the stress and rush of the holiday season means that drivers will be a little more distracted than usual. Whether shoppers…
Despite alarming statistics, many people still do not wear their seat belt which can lead to a serious or fatal auto accident. According to police, a fatal auto accident may have been the result of a sixteen-year-old driver falling asleep behind the wheel. The Texas…
Republican Greg Abbott was recently elected governor of Texas, replacing long-standing, anti-citizen, Governor Rick Perry. This means only one thing for the citizens of Texans – a pro-safety, pro-citizen model is anything but imminent. One would think that someone personally suffering a life-long di
I recently read this inspirational story I felt worthy to share with my readers. On October 5, 2010 a young man was on his way to a work function in the Lansing area. Around 8:30am he was on the westbound lanes of I-96, an expressway…
The first snowfall, followed by heavy sleet, caused hundreds of accidents and at least four deaths across Minnesota this week. St. Augusta has already seen 16.5″ of snowfall; it is expected that a potent snowstorm will continue to unfold across the upper Midwest as it…
A Milwaukee County judge has ruled that the state’s onerous tort reform statute does not apply in the case of a $25.3 million recovery for a woman who lost her arms and legs due to medical malpractice. On May 24, 2011, a 53-year-old mother of…
The simple act of slowing down on neighborhood roads will not only make Halloween more enjoyable for everyone, but it could also save lives. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Halloween is one of the most dangerous nights of the year because of the…
After a three-week trial, an Alabama jury returned a $9.9 million verdict against Mazda in a 2010 auto accident that killed a passenger and left the driver with severe burns requiring multiple skin grafts. The 16-year-old driver lost control of her 2008 Mazda 3 and…
Today’s teens are busier and more engaged than ever. Unfortunately, this also means they are more distracted, especially while driving Now in its eighth year, National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 19 – 25, 2014) is an annual time to raise awareness and encourage teens…
Have you ever gone shopping only to arrive home and find you did not get what you paid for? Although an inconvenience, you probably went back to the store for the correct item. An Ohio lesbian couple had a similar situation – what they purchased…