During the holidays, people are going too and fro more often than usual. Store parking lots are much more crowded than normal. This can mean a lot more car accidents happen. Whether you were hit by someone on a snowy road or if you were hit from behind inside of a store parking lot, this can be a major pain during the holidays. If you were injured in an accident during the holiday season, here are some ways to handle it without putting a damper on the celebrations.
20 December 2017
The holiday season is here, and millions of people will soon be hitting the road to see family and friends. While this is an exciting and festive time of year, it is important that you remain vigilant while on your vacation so that you and your family remain safe while on the road and avoid any potential accidents along the way. The following are some tips for a successful holiday road trip:
5 December 2017
If you have been in an accident while you were out riding your motorcycle, then you may have been left with a lot of injuries, a lot of medical bills, and a lot of missed time at work. While you may have some of those things handled by your insurance, you may still be left with a lot of bills and not a lot of money. If you are trying to figure out what you should do about the situation, then you may want to think about seeing a lawyer to help you with the situation.
14 November 2017
When you get into an accident with a big rig, it can be difficult to know what to do. There are many people who feel intimated because the trucker often has a big-name insurance company backing them up and the person who was hit feels like they have no one on their side. This is not the case, though. You can have someone backing you after an accident if you hire an accident attorney.
6 October 2017
If you are in charge of hiring new employees for your company, then it is important you know how to properly screen them for their legal status and ability to legally work in the United States. When employees are not properly screened when hired or if you accidentally hire someone who cannot legally work in the country, then your company can face serious penalties and legal problems. To keep your business out of legal trouble, it is vital that you understand your responsibilities when screening new employees for legal work status.
20 September 2017
A relative's death is not easy to handle. This is particularly true if you blame their workplace for their death. However, if you're planning a wrongful death lawsuit, it's vital to know the possibly surprising details below. You May Not Have the Standing to File One thing which may surprise you about this process is that you cannot personally bring a wrongful death case to court if you're not related to the deceased relative in one of a few ways.
7 April 2017
When injured on the job, you will need to take your case seriously as you seek the compensation that you need and deserve. In order to do this, you need to hire a workers compensation lawyer, inform yourself of the most important facets of the process, and give yourself the best chance of a positive outcome. There are plenty of lawyers willing to take on your case, so apply these workers compensation law tips.
4 April 2017
If you own a motorcycle, you need to know what to do if you are ever involved in a multiple vehicle accident. Here are the steps you should take when involved in a multiple vehicle accident. #1 Always Call The Police It doesn't matter if the other driver says it was their fault or that they are sorry, you should always call the police when you are involved in a vehicular accident.
29 March 2017
Bullying isn't something that only happens in school settings or between teens and children. Bullies eventually grow up to be adults, and many of them continue that abusive behavior throughout their entire lifetimes. So it's no surprise to learn that 10 to 20 percent of seniors have experienced bullying from others in their age group. While it's possible to recover damages and losses caused by bullying in a nursing home, the best way to go about it depends on who the perpetrator is.
29 March 2017
Winning a medical malpractice lawsuit doesn't mean you'll get all the damages and losses you're owed. A number of states have damage caps limiting the amount of money plaintiffs can recover for non-economic losses (e.g. pain and suffering, long-term disability) and sometimes for economic losses (e.g. wages, property damage) as well. However, it may be possible to get around this constraint. Here are two options to discuss with your attorney.
25 March 2017
