FMCSA Puts Four “Chameleon” Carriers Out of Business

One of the roles of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is to enforce safety rules among the many commercial truck and bus companies that operate in the United States.  When a company is ordered to stop business until a safety problem is fixed, many companies set the problem right as soon as possible  Some, however, choose an easier but more dangerous route and simply dissolve, re-forming under a new Department of Transportation (DOT) number and continuing business as usual.

Safety Tips for Prom Night

Schools throughout San Diego and southern California will be holding their proms soon, and many high school students are looking forward to the special night. Parents and caregivers can help teens stay safe during prom night by reviewing the following safety tips with them.

The Intimidation Factor: How are Debt Collectors Scaring You into Paying?

In the world of business, human emotion plays a vital role in generating income and keeping a company running. While in many cases these emotions include joy, surprise, and even greed, debt collection agencies prey on one specific emotion: fear.

Are You Being Targeted for an Ineligible Debt?

There are many types of abuses perpetrated by debt collectors in the United States. While some  are done by accident or not understanding the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rules,  others are done intentionally to make more money.

Dog Bites: What to Teach Your Children About Dogs

It’s important that parents teach their children how to be safe around dogs. Far too many dog bite injuries occur every year, and many of them involve children. Parents should spend a little time each week (and every time the opportunity presents itself) teaching their children about how to act around dogs, how to recognize a dangerous situation and how to avoid dogs that might pose a threat.

Follow These Tips to Prevent I.D. Theft When Filing Your Taxes

Every year, tax season brings increased awareness to people across the United States concerning identity theft and the risks they face. Reports from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) indicate that I.D. theft is increasing at a rapid rate, with a new victim every three seconds. In fact, the FTC has reported that identity theft is the number one consumer complaint for the 11th straight year.

Understanding How Plastic Surgery Ads Can be Ethical

Plastic surgery can seem to promise all sorts of solutions to people's unhappiness with how they physically look. Much of this perception has to do with how the medical service is marketed, both in medical information as well as advertisement.

Winter Worries: Keeping Safe in Your Car in the Cold

With the winter season still well underway and the cold settling in for several more weeks, we wanted to share some important tips for Massachusetts drivers to keep in mind while venturing out on the wintry roadways.

How are Drivers Distracted by Using a Cell Phone?

Government officials in California and across the United States are steadily enforcing more and more laws concerning using a cell phone while driving. Some may think this is not necessary, but cell phone usage can create dangerous levels of distraction for a driver that can easily cause a serious accident. Driving requires great amounts of focus and awareness. Using a cell phone in any manner can easily lead to poor driving and an inability to avoid hazards on the road.

Cold Weather Strategies that Can Keep You Riding This Winter

If you live in Massachusetts or in any other state that gets cold, snowy, and icy winters, and you’re a motorcycle rider, you are naturally frustrated when the weather doesn’t cooperate with your desire to ride. But as an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer who also rides, Tom Kiley is here to tell you that keeping your riding going even through the bitter cold winter months is definitely possible.