Keeping Safe on the Roads This Fourth of July The Fourth of July is one of the most dangerous time of year on the roads. Millions of Americans celebrate the holiday by gathering with friends and family to barbecue, drink, and watch fireworks. However, many of these people will lose a loved one in an…
A Guide to Preventing Elder Abuse Each year, thousands of adults over 60 experience some form of elder abuse. According to the World Health Organization(WHO), 1 in 6 seniors have been abused in community settings like nursing homes and assisted living facilities. If you’re concerned about your elderly loved one being abused, taking the following…
When Should You Revise Your Estate Plan? If you have completed your estate plan, you’re already a step ahead of many Americans. In fact, as many as 60% of adults in the United States don’t have a will or living trust in place. And many of the individuals who do decide to create an…
When Is the Best Time to Hire an Auto Accident Attorney? After a car accident, many people wonder when the best time is to hire an auto accident lawyer. Ideally, victims should consult with a lawyer as soon as possible–before ever speaking with the other driver’s insurance company. Insurance companies have claims adjusters and lawyers…
Proving Fault in Nursing Home Neglect Cases Nursing home injuries are often the result of neglect by one or more caregivers in the facility. If your loved one received an injury in a nursing home, contacting a lawyer is a great first step to stopping the abuse and holding the caregiver responsible for their negligence….
Kyle Jones & Moneywise: A One-Stop-Shop I’m fortunate to practice in Bakersfield where we have a host of local, independent resources available to assist my clients. One such resource is Moneywise Wealth Management, with whom I have a long-standing professional relationship. Their financial advisory team consists of David Anderson, Sherod Waite, Garro Ellis, Kris Pelster…
6 Reasons Why You Need a Living Trust A living trust is an important tool that shouldn’t be overlooked in the estate planning process. It is a written legal document that is created by someone during their lifetime. This enforceable document is used to spell out their wishes regarding any property, financial assets, and…
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA), rear-end collisions contribute to almost 30 percent of all automobile accidents, making them the most common type of collision on U.S. roads. Rear ended accidents happen when a motor vehicle crashes into the rear of the vehicle in front of it, which often has a domino effect…
Slip-and-Fall Accident? Here’s What to Do According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC), one out of five falls in the United States result in a serious injury. Older adults are especially at risk—in fact, injuries related to falls account for approximately 3 million hospital visits among seniors every single year. In 2015 alone,…
