Medical technologies have advanced patient care in many ways. But some have done just the opposite and contributed to patient injuries and an uptick in morbidity rates. At least for some hapless patients, one of those iffy advances may be the da Vinci Surgical System,...
Auto repossession: How to avoid it
When you're leasing a car, it's not a great idea to miss a payment. Of course, sometimes life gets in the way and you forget, or financial difficulties make it impossible. But it is likely that you depend on your car to get you to work, or take your kids to school....
What is wage garnishment and how can you avoid it?
Have you ever received your paycheck and been confused by the low amount, wondering why there have already been deductions by debt collectors before you got to receive the money? This type of wage deduction is known as wage garnishment, and it means that debt...
How do I protect myself from unfair debt collection?
Unfair debt collection is a troubling issue throughout the United States, and can cause a great deal of stress and worry among debtors. To try and reduce this problem, there is a law put in place called The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), which has a large...
What can you do about false information on your background check?
Getting a job has never been more complicated than it is now. Potential employers want to review your credit, your work history, your social media pages and even your criminal background. In addition to a resume, cover letter, references from professional...
Legal protections for victims of online scams
If you are not so familiar with using the internet, or you are just beginning to get the hang of things, you may come across offers that seem too good to be true. The problem is that they usually are too good to be true. There are many practices on the internet that...