Traumatic Brain Injury: Realities and Help in Tennessee
A traumatic brain injury occurs unexpectedly, without warning and is devastating and life-changing. Some traumatic brain injuries result from combat: soldiers may receive wounds or injuries to their heads, and others results from car or truck wrecks, other accidents, or injuries. A blow to the head can lead to serious brain injury. Victims become disoriented,…
Read MoreBuying a Used Vehicle: Tips and One Recent Scam That Has Surfaced
Deciding when and whether to buy a used car is a difficult decision, one that should be made carefully, thoughtfully, and intelligently. Before buying or leasing a used vehicle, you would be wise to consider several factors, including – Title and registration: Does the dealer or seller have a good title to the car? Is…
Read MoreExpungement or How to Get a Job When You Have a Criminal Record
In America, individuals without criminal records have advantages over individuals with criminal records, especially regarding applying for a job. Employers often run background checks on job applicants to see if they have criminal records. Many employers are less likely to hire an applicant with a criminal record over an applicant without a criminal record. Though…
Read MoreExecutive Orders and Immigration: What the President’s Speech Means for Your Family
On November 20, President Obama addressed the country in a 15 minute speech centered on immigration reform. He called for Congress to pass a bill that will overhaul our immigration system – but he does not plan on waiting for that bill to come to light. Instead, President Obama will issue an Executive Order that…
Read MoreSexually Abused and Mistreated on the Job: Citizens and Immigrant Women Have Rights
The vast majority of women in the United States – citizen and immigrant alike – work outside their homes to support or help support their families, their children and loved ones. Before leaving for their jobs and upon returning after finishing their shifts, they labor at home preparing meals, cleaning their homes, doing the laundry,…
Read MoreA Remedy for an Abused Immigrant
Some Americans may have forgotten that America is a land of immigrants; it always has been and always will be. The history of our nation, in part, is the stories of men, women and children leaving their own homes in their native lands and finding a new life here. With determination, courage, vision, the hope…
Read MoreExercise Your Right to Vote: Voter ID and Registration
In the United States, citizens vote to choose presidents, governors, legislators and other public officials. The right to vote or cast ballots means that elected officials will face voters, who will decide who should hold office. Early in our nation’s history, the right to vote (sometimes called the “franchise”) was limited. Not all Americans could…
Read MoreCommunity Warning: Phone Scam From Law Enforcement Impersonators
United States citizens enjoy many rights including the freedom of religion, the freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, and the right against unreasonable searches and seizures. These rights are set forth in the United States Constitution and in particular, the Bill of Rights. U.S. citizens also have certain civic duties, such as jury…
Read MoreHow Dangerous is Texting Behind the Wheel?
Living in the U.S. as an immigrant can be like trying to balance on a tightrope. You go about living your life, and one false move can put your dreams of becoming a citizen in jeopardy. Texting behind the wheel is illegal in almost every state in the United States, yet it’s one of those…
Read MoreHelping to Raise Awareness About Domestic Violence
There have been a lot of stories in the news and online where famous athletes and celebrities have been caught abusing their family members. In Tennessee, abusing a member of your family and/or household is called domestic violence, and it’s a serious crime. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The goal is to make…
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