Couples over the age of 50 are getting divorced at an increasing rate in California and across the U.S. According to one study, the rate of gray divorce doubled nationwide from 1990 to 2010, even though the overall divorce rate decreased. One reason for the growing rate of gray divorce may be that women today…
Thousands of motor vehicle accidents happen in California every year. While many of these accidents are relatively minor, some cause serious injuries or deaths. Certain areas are more prone to accidents, according to a recent study. Study of accident patterns Go Safe Labs, which is a nonprofit based in San Francisco, analyzed almost 2 million…
Proving negligence in a car accident can be difficult, and it becomes even more so in the case of a multi-vehicle accidents. Residents of California may do well to know what the process is like, though. Negligence, first of all, is a legal concept referring to a persons failure to exercise reasonable care. Multi-vehicle crashes…
High amounts of caffeine over the short term can help truckers through the day, but if this becomes a habit, it may raise the risk for an accident. One study suggests a link between high caffeine use and higher crash risk, though future studies will be needed to prove any cause-effect relationship. California drivers may…
People across the country were stunned by the California helicopter crash that took the life of basketball legend Kobe Bryant and eight other people. Now, the families of four of the victims have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company that operated the helicopter flight. This follows a lawsuit that was filed by Bryants…
Whether a California divorce remains amicable or ends up in hostile litigation may depend in part on how the spouses treat each other while the process is unfolding. Disrespect will generally breed hostility, so spouses should make sure to be respectful while the divorce is pending. The biggest aspect of respect is how the spouses…
While many people avoid thinking about a prenuptial agreement before they get married, these contracts are being used more frequently by couples to protect themselves and loved ones from unexpected situations. When a business is involved, a prenup can be a vital tool think of it as insurance policy to prevent a contentious situation from…
Practicing safe driving habits like removing distractions and always wearing a seat belt can potentially help reduce a persons risk of being involved in an accident. Unfortunately, being a safe driver does not address at least one issue other drivers. A recent fatal accident on a California highway demonstrates just how difficult it is to…
Three people were killed and another was injured in a recent accident. Two of the fatalities were children, although it is not clear if they were related to the woman who was driving the vehicle they were in. There were two other people also involved in this fatal accident who were uninjured. A 34-year-old woman…
Technology seems as if it is advancing faster and faster every day. Entrepreneurs in California are taking advantage of this fast-paced environment to found tech startups or even to invest in promising companies. This is an exciting time in the tech world, but many people are heading straight into it without taking any precautions. For…
