What To Say At The Scene Of An Auto Accident..

In the last Blog of this series the Basic Steps to take When You Are Involved In An Auto Accident were outlined. This Blog entry we will talk about some of the things you may want to say or avoid saying at the scene of an accident. When you are involved in an auto accident with another driver it is best to respond as calmly as possible. There is always a certain amount of shock involved no matter how minor the accident. Whether it is your fault or not, it’s wise to keep your contact with the other driver to … Continue reading

What To Do When You Are Involved In An Auto Accident Part 1

The odds are that everyone will be involved in some kind of auto accident at least once in their lives. Your fault or not chances are you will hit or be hit one day while driving a car. Do you know what to do when it happens to you? The majority of automobile accidents don’t make the evening news and usually result in damage to cars and minor injuries. In most cases, the police don’t even respond to the run-of-the-mill car accident unless it creates a traffic jamb or requires emergency services. You may want to call the police if … Continue reading

The Great Changing Debate

I will be the first to admit that my child has relieved herself in some very unconventional places. Many of these incidents took place prior to her procuring a paralyzing fear of automatic-flushing toilets. In fact, much earlier.  As in diaper early. While I am quite thankful for the convenience afforded by disposable diapers, changing a soiled Pamper in public is not always easy. Accidents happen, emergencies need to be dealt with.  As a parent, you likely know this very well and take measures to cope accordingly. Unfortunately, you can’t always predict when uncomfortable situations may occur. Just ask the … Continue reading

Who Was Resurrection Mary?

Certain cemeteries are famous because of the people who are buried there. Once in a while, you hear stories about graveyards that are haunted by a ghost. Genealogists have tried to discover who the ghost called “Resurrection Mary” was, before she died. When genealogists visit a graveyard, they go in order to search for the dead. Genealogists can gain a lot of information by reading the headstone of their ancestors. Some genealogists will bring a person along with them when they visit a cemetery. In general, though, most genealogists aren’t expecting to run into anyone while they are walking through … Continue reading

Heath Ledger’s Death—What’s Real and What’s Rumor

Just as they did when Anna Nicole Smith was found dead, celebrity rumor mills have been working overtime in the days following Heath Ledger’s death. The fact that pills were found near the actor’s body certainly didn’t help to lessen growing speculation. Add to that the bizarre involvement of a masseuse who called Ledger’s alleged lady love former “Full House” actress Mary Kate Olsen before dialing 911 and you got the recipe for a full blown celebrity circus. So what is fact and what is fiction? Let’s break it down: THE FUNERAL According to a New York funeral home director, … Continue reading

When The Other Driver Is At Fault

So far, in this series of Blogs we have discussed the basic steps to take at When You Are Involved In An Auto Accident and Things You Should Say At The Scene of an Accident. In this Blog let’s talk about the steps to take when you are 100% sure, the other driver is 100% at fault for the accident. The most important thing to remember about the fault of an accident is that in some States percentage of fault can be assigned to both drivers. In many cases, when an insurance claim is settled both drivers will be deemed … Continue reading