A green card or permanent resident card is the final objective of many immigrants to the United States. Becoming a lawful permanent resident means that someone can stay in the country indefinitely, unlike those subject to the restrictions of a student or employment...
Year: 2022
What damages can I seek in a medical malpractice claim?
Medical mistakes are one of the leading causes of life-altering injuries in America. If you sustain preventable injuries at the hands of your healthcare provider, then you may be entitled to financial restitution through a medical malpractice claim. Besides physical...
Can my green card be revoked?
You have worked so hard to obtain your green card. Congratulations! With this, you have earned the right to live and work in the U.S. for life. However, it is important to understand that your green card does come with its share of terms and conditions. And failure to...
English skills impact employment opportunities
One of the complications that immigrants sometimes run into is that they can find it hard to get a job in the United States after moving here. In some cases, this is because they need to have an advanced grasp of English in order to do the job properly, and they...
Traffic deaths soared to a 16-year high last year
The statistics for traffic accidents in 2021 have now been released and analyzed, and some concerning trends have emerged. Notably, traffic deaths were up significantly up last year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which part...
3 factors that can impact your application for U.S. citizenship
If you apply for naturalization or citizenship in the U.S., there are several reasons they may be denied. Even though the process can be long and complex, it’s important to know some of the most common application issues when seeking citizenship. Learn about some of...
What are your options if the at-fault driver can’t pay?
If you are involved in a Texas car accident caused by another party, you may want to file a lawsuit and seek compensation for your damages and losses. However, what if the other driver wasn’t insured? What if they don’t have enough insurance to cover all your costs?...
2 ways hospital staff members can cause birth injuries
Birth is supposed to be a joyous experience where a mother meets the child she has quietly loved for almost a year. Whether it takes several days for a first-time mother or mere minutes for a woman who has already given birth before, labor and delivery are dangerous...
What is marriage fraud?
There are numerous ways to get a green card, but one tactic that people often use is applying for a green card after getting married. If you are a citizen and you marry someone who is not a citizen, for example, you may then be able to help them apply for a green card...
The problem with telling pedestrians not to use their phones
You may have heard people talking about pedestrians being hit by cars while looking at their phones. This is being discussed as a potential distraction for pedestrians, who may not see a vehicle coming toward them if they’re staring down at the screen to send a text...