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Yearly Archives: 2023
How is distracted driving dangerous?
In driving school, the instructor always emphasizes paying attention to the road. Despite being a fundamental piece of knowledge, distracted driving remains one of the country’s leading causes of fatal motor vehicle accidents. Even the most mundane distractions — such as taking a call, sending…
North Carolina’s revived bill widens divide on undocumented immigrants
Immigrants play integral contributions to North Carolina’s diverse population. A recent American Immigration Council report shows that out of the state’s entire immigrant community, 39% accounts for undocumented immigrants. However, a revived bill directed at immigrants illegally staying in the country is now the center…
How can I avoid a slip and fall injury?
Slip-and-fall incidents sound like something straight out of a slapstick routine – but in the context of how they can cause serious injuries, they’re anything but funny. According to the National Flooring Safety Institute, slips and falls are the top cause of workers’ compensation claims…
Managing culture shock as an immigrant
Arriving and living in a new country is a unique chapter in some people’s lives. It means new opportunities, new people to meet and new experiences. During the honeymoon phase of arriving in a new country, you may feel excited and optimistic about what is…
Keeping your family together through the immigration process
A foreign national hoping to achieve permanent residency in the United States can apply for a green card. Every green card application has its own set of caveats, but it will open many opportunities for you and your family. One of the more common ways…
How do I get a green card?
For many immigrants, receiving a green card is the culmination of patience, challenging work, lots of paperwork and arduous immigration proceedings. Having a green card is different from being a U.S. citizen. However, i t is a happy time for the green card recipient, leaving…
Legislature targets immigrants with new bills
Immigration has long been a hot-button political issue in American life, and politicians know they can get the public’s attention when they announce policies that target undocumented immigrants. In recent months, North Carolina lawmakers have advanced several measures that seem designed to make life more…
What happens if my rental car is damaged?
When you rent a car, it is a fun and scary time. For one, it is fun because you get to drive a new car, especially if it is a fun car, like a sports car or convertible. On the other hand, it is not…
Can I seek workers’ compensation benefits if I work remotely?
The past few years changed the landscape of the traditional workplace in the United States. Many employers are now permitting employees to work remotely part-time or full-time. Still, work-from-home employees face hazards and can be injured, just as they could if they worked on-site. Work-from-home…
Crimes need not be aggravated nor a felony for deportation
We all make mistakes, some more serious than others. For example, plenty of people in the United States are charged with a crime and ultimately convicted. They serve their sentence and go back to their lives. But if you are a noncitizen and are convicted…
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