Drunk driving occurs when the person behind the wheel attempts to operate the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Although drivers can feel the effects of alcohol after drinking different amounts, the legal limit for driving in each state is a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of .08 percent. If a person attempts to operate a vehicle with a

Anytime a patient chooses to use medication to treat a condition, there are potential side effects that may accompany the drug’s promised benefits. These side effects are sometimes disclosed clearly and up front. Unfortunately, in other cases, the risk of potentially adverse side effects may not be communicated as well to the patient. One such example involves the use of

Most workers know what it’s like to have a disagreement with their boss over a project or a deadline. However, when the disagreement concerns your pay you will probably feel like your employer has the upper hand. Few people know this, but under the federal wage and labor laws employees actually are the ones who can win this argument. If

Of course, not everyone is entitled to receive OT.  While every case is different, and we must evaluate each case on an individual basis, we've come up with these basic rules of thumb to start our evaluation based on the Computer Professionals Exemption.  IT workers typically fall in one of these two categories: A.     You spend more than 50% of

Working in an industrial factory presents many potential risks for employees. This type of workplace environment often requires workers to utilize complicated and heavy machinery and equipment. It also may involve exposure to harsh chemicals. If a worker is injured in an industrial accident, the resulting medical bills and resulting expenses can add up very quickly. Fortunately, injured workers may

Some drivers would say that all roads are complicated, but some are far more complicated than others. As you may imagine, traveling on these types of roads can cause stress and anxiety for many drivers. Complicated roads may have features that are tricky to maneuver or difficult to understand. As such, traveling on these roads can put you and others

When you are injured in a hit and run accident, you not only must cope with your injuries and lost wages, but you have added challenges in obtaining compensation from the driver who hit you. Unfortunately, you must first locate him. What if you cannot find him? Are you out of luck in terms of compensation? Here we discuss some

  During pregnancy, many women struggle to function while performing day to day tasks as a result of debilitating nausea and vomiting, often referred to as extreme morning sickness or hyperemesis gravidarum. Doctors began prescribing Zofran for the treatment of this condition despite the fact that it had only been approved for use by patients suffering from nausea due to

You’re a big believer that medications can help your ailments. When you have a headache, you take Tylenol. When the seasons change and your nose gets all stuffy, you take an allergy pill. When your doctor diagnosed you with high blood pressure, you took the pills he prescribed. Your doctor knows what he’s doing and if the medication is supposed

Caring for someone who is incapable of taking care of himself can be difficult. Bathing and feeding the person while making sure that the house is in good shape is not only physically challenging, but mentally taxing as well. Figuring out if you are entitled to overtime as a Houston home health care worker also can be difficult. Under the Fair