With roads 41 percent clearer nationwide from the COVID-19 pandemic’s stay-at-home orders, you’d think that traffic incidents would also drop drastically. Unfortunately, the opposite is true. According to Michael Hanson, the director of the Office of Traffic Safety in Minnesota, there have been “half the traffic and twice as many fatalities” because drivers are abusing how roadways now have significantly less traffic volume.

Pools offer a lot of fun in warm weather. They’re a great way to cool off, exercise, and make the most of the summer season. While many people may think they’re being safe around pools, they may not be taking all the possible precautions, especially when children are involved. A parent or guardian may be vigilant while they’re with their child in the pool, but there are many other measures they can take to increase pool safety when it’s in use and when the pool is closed. Pools still pose dangers to children in the colder months and injuries or tragic accidents can still occur. Let’s take a look at the ways to keep children safe around pools year-round.

Patients who consulted their physicians regarding appetite suppression could have been prescribed Belviq. This medication affects the chemicals in the brain to make a person feel fuller with smaller meals. While the medications initially seemed useful to those looking to make significant life changes in regard to their diet and weight, there are now reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that taking Belviq is potentially dangerous and increases a person’s risk of developing cancer.

Losing control of a vehicle is one of the worst situations a driver can experience. If they’re in heavy traffic, it can be nearly impossible to avoid colliding with an object or another vehicle. A significant number of Ford truck owners are experiencing events like this and now legal action is being taken against Ford. The act of losing control of a vehicle is being referred to as the “death wobble.”

Tad Thomas, a successful trial lawyer from Kentucky and one of the co-founders of Lawyer Minds, interviewed about his career and what he’s learned as a trial lawyer. Beginning with his decision about choosing this profession, Thomas talked about reading an article about a lawyer named Frank Haddad. Inspired by similarities in upbringing and Haddad’s tenacity when fighting for his clients, Thomas spent some time working for Haddad and the law has been his career ever since.