It’s been a rough year for Obamacare and the 20 million plus individuals that are currently covered under the plan. With the massive amount of uncertainty and doubt swirling around the Affordable Care Act, its repeal, and its possible replacements, one thing is certain. Obamacare’s Open Enrollment Period for coverage throughout 2018 will run from November 1st to December 15th of this year. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to enroll at https://www.healthcare.gov. This Open Enrollment Period is crucial to remember because it is typically the only time you can apply for the program. If you attempt to sign up for a healthcare plan outside of this Open Enrollment Period, then you will have limited opportunities to enroll or change…

The following signs may mean someone is at risk for suicide. The risk of suicide is greater if a behavior is new or has increased and if it seems related to a painful event, loss, or change. If you or someone you know exhibits any of these signs, seek help as soon as possible   Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves. Looking for a way to kill themselves, such as searching online or buying a gun Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live. Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain. Talking about being a burden to others. Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs. Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly. Sleeping too little…

The Labor Day holiday weekend unofficially ends Summer 2017 and many will spend part of the weekend either in a pool or at a beach. The American Red Cross wants you to be safe and has some steps you can follow to safely enjoy your summer water fun: POOL SAFETY Ideally, you should learn to swim before enjoying the water. While at the pool: Swim in designated areas supervised by lifeguards. Always swim with a buddy; do not allow anyone to swim alone. Have young children or inexperienced swimmers wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets around water, but do not rely on life jackets alone. Have appropriate equipment, such as reaching or throwing equipment, a cell phone, life jackets and…

In this driver training video, Utah DOT  highlights the importance of recognizing where the blind spots are around large trucks and buses and how to avoid driving in them. Due to their size and height, semi trucks and buses have several large blind spots where a car or small truck will virtually “disappear” from a truck driver’s view. Learning the location and scope of each blind spot or “no zone” can help you avoid them. Some tips from Wiki How to stay out of a truck’s blind spots are detailed as follows: Know the four areas drivers should avoid: the front, rear and both sides of the tractor to the front of the trailer. Traveling in these areas will greatly increase the potential for you getting into…

Making a personal injury claim can be complicated, time-consuming, and confusing for anyone who isn’t a personal injury lawyer. If you’re currently going through a personal injury lawsuit, we have complied a list of legal terms with their meanings that can help you to understand what is happening with you case: Complaint: A complaint is the initial step to filing a lawsuit. When you want to file a personal injury claim in court, you file a complaint with a court clerk, pay a filing fee, and then begin the lawsuit process. The complaint will contain specific information, such as allegations about what happened, a demand for compensation, and a request to go to trial. Plaintiff: The person who files the lawsuit against the…