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It’s time again for what may arguably be every child’s favorite holiday. Halloween, aside from the debate over its roots, undeniably combines the fun of dressing up in costume with the thrill of visiting people’s houses for tons of free sweet treats. The excitement that comes from disguising yourself as someone (or something) else and getting candy as a reward for doing it stays with many people for a lifetime. Make...

Since no one expects to be in a motor vehicle accident, it’s understandable that when it does happen, initial reactions are filled with disbelief and confusion. The days immediately after a traffic accident often involve hazy memories, second guessing and complicated questions. While this is definitely not the best time to be fielding phone calls, you will undoubtedly get some – from insurance adjusters, from the adve...

The State of Kentucky and The Johnson Law Firm encourage families to become informed about car seat use during National Child Passenger Safety Week, that began September 13. The week concludes with National Seat Check on Saturday, Sept. 19, when certified child passenger safety technicians across the country will be available at car seat events to offer advice and instruction to parents and caregivers in securing their c...

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as brain dysfunction caused by an outside force, usually a violent blow to the head. In a report issued to Congress in March by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it was estimated that in one year alone, TBIs accounted for approximately 2.2 million emergency department visits, 280,000 hospitalizations, and 50,000 deaths. Although a TBI begins with a physical tr...

Being a teenager is an exciting time, filled with many firsts. Though your first job may be less anticipated than your first kiss, it serves as a life-long benchmark in financial responsibility, maturity and independence. Maybe you took tickets at the movies, delivered newspapers, bagged groceries, scooped ice cream or answered phones. If the trucking industry gets its way, driving 40-ton trucks across state lines could ge...