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Do You Talk to Your Uber Driver? What To Do If You Realize the Uber Driver Is Driving Under the Influence Rideshare drivers have a particularly strong responsibility not to get behind the wheel while intoxicated. In fact, both Uber and Lyft have strict zero-tolerance policies against drunk and drugged driving. If you happen…

As you know, it can be dangerous to drive on any road. The safety of a street at any given moment depends on the road conditions, time of day, weather conditions, etc. Many elements have the potential to cause car accidents. However, certain North Carolina roads appear to be more dangerous than others, for…

No one likes getting into a car accident. Even if you aren’t seriously injured, dealing with the aftermath of a crash can cause major headaches. One of the reasons car accidents are so frustrating to deal with is because insurance companies aren’t truly looking out for the best interests of their claimants. Instead, insurance…

As you know by now, wearing a face mask while in public spaces can significantly reduce the transmission of the novel coronavirus. Since the virus is known to spread easily through airborne transmission, wearing a mask around other people is the responsible thing to do. However, it’s not necessary to wear a mask in…

Unfortunately, there are several ways in which elders are abused while staying in nursing homes. Psychological abuse (or emotional abuse) is among the most damaging and prevalent forms of abuse that elders endure in nursing homes. Here’s what you should know about psychological nursing home abuse: Psychological Abuse Can Be Just As Harmful As…

What is Nursing Home Financial Abuse? There are several forms of nursing home abuse—none of which are easy to endure—but financial abuse can be particularly harmful to seniors. Strangers can rip off elders in long-term care through scams that  steal money from nursing home residents. However, it is more common for financial abuse to…