Let’s face it, seeing flashing blue lights in your rearview mirror is never fun. But imagine being the police officer who has to walk up to a stranger’s car, without knowing what the driver has inside their vehicle. With shootings involving officers and drivers, routine traffic stops have become nerve-wracking and dangerous for both parties… Read more »
The process of going through a divorce can be stressful and emotions are at an all-time high. But divorce can also be costly! “The cost of divorce can vary but you’re more than likely going to have to spend thousands of dollars during the whole process,” says Thomas D. Bumgardner, an attorney with the Law… Read more »
North Carolina and South Carolina share a few similarities including our love for the Carolina Panthers, great beaches on the Carolina coast and we even share the Carowinds theme park! But there is one major difference between the two states: fireworks laws. “Charlotte is so close to the North Carolina-South Carolina border. Many people commute… Read more »
In many things in life, gaining points is a good thing. You want to score points in a basketball game or maybe you want to rack up cool points with your friends or children. But when it comes to your driving record, the fewer points the better! “Traffic tickets equal points that accumulate on your… Read more »
When you go to a doctor or healthcare provider, you are trusting them with a very precious thing… your life or the life of a loved one. So, it can be very frustrating and confusing when a serious injury or death occurs because of medical negligence. “There’s nothing frivolous about medical malpractice. In fact, a… Read more »
It’s a sight that makes your stomach sink: flashing blue lights in your rearview mirror. The officer says you were driving way over the speed limit and hands over the dreaded traffic ticket telling you to either pay a hefty fine or fight the ticket in court. Your friends tell you to fight it because… Read more »
Child support is a monthly allowance that noncustodial parents pay to help cover living expenses for their children until they are 18 years old. “The amount of child support is determined by the court system and is usually based on the noncustodial parent’s income,” says Thomas Bumgardner, attorney with the Law Office of Thomas D…. Read more »
Every year, families put their loved ones into nursing homes, hoping that they’re going to get the best care. But unfortunately, that may not be the case, and some are subjected to abuse and/or neglect in the nursing home. Under federal nursing home regulations, nursing homes must ensure a patient’s care and safety, including promoting… Read more »
Going through a divorce can wreak emotional havoc on the husband, the wife and the kids, which, in turn, can lead to physical aliments for all involved. The couple going through the divorce can experience health related issues from depression and additional stress. Each phase of a divorce will bring new emotions and changes in… Read more »
When shopping for a new car, the number of makes and models can be overwhelming. In the United States alone, there are close to 400 options, but some are safer than others. Over 37,000 people die in car crashes each year, but new technologies are working to go beyond protecting occupants during a crash, by… Read more »
