Whereas you must assume responsibility for your safety in hazardous work situations, the law requires your employer to make adequate provisions for protecting you against the dangers inherent in the work and the environment. The law also provides for just accident at work compensation.Never underestimate the potential hazards in your occupation. Attorneys frequently cite the example of office workers who imagine they face little risk of accident...more
As an employee, especially for those who have high-risk jobs, you are faced with many dangers involving work. Statistically, there are more accidents that occur in the workplace, than anywhere else. However, many workers who meet these circumstances tend to ignore it because they fear the many repercussions of making a claim. They are frightened of what lies ahead when they take their employer to court, but what many people do not realise, is...more
Florida Statutes Sections 768.16-768.26 set forth the details of the Wrongful Death Act. The intent is to compensate the survivors, of the decedent, for the loss. It is with regard to these laws that you may file a wrongful death lawsuit if a death in your family occurs due to another entity's negligence, default, wrongdoing or breach of contract or warranty. Before you initiate any legal action, you need to consult a wrongful death lawyer practicing in your area. Here are a few basic questions that arise in such a situation. Who can file a claim? The survivors have the right to file a wrongful death claim. This includes spouse, children and parents. If a blood relation or adopted sibling was dependant on the deceased, he or she may also claim compensation.How much time do you have to file a claim? According to Florida statute of limitations, the survivors have two years after the occurrence of the death to file a claim. What can you claim? As per Florida laws, you can claim compensation for lost support and services. Support implies the financial and other kinds of support that the survivor would have got if the death did not occur. Services imply the chores that the deceased was...more
A brief word about Workers CompensationIn the US, Workers Compensation is more commonly referred to as workers comp and is a type of insurance that provides an employee with compensation and medical treatment as a result of being hurt or injured on the job. In exchange for this, the employee must relinquish their right to sue their employer for...more
Workers compensation in the state of GeorgiaIn the state of Georgia, workers compensation law came into being in 1920 and was one of the key initiatives born out of the Progressive Movement. The catalyst for implementing workers comp law was the rapid increase of industrialization throughout the US in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Most...more
Not all employee compensation is the sameCertain statistical terms which are used to describe the balance of payments, corporate accounts, or those used in national accounts, and relate to any money that is owed to an individual who performs a service, provides products, or works for another individual is oftentimes referred to as CE or the compensation of employees. It typically refers to wages that are an employers method for compensating their employees.This compensation is called gross or pre-tax wages which the employer pays to an employee for work performed during a specified accounting period. It could occur weekly, every two weeks, bi-monthly, monthly, quarterly, or even annually. It oftentimes involves more than the gross wages mentioned here and can involve bonuses, commissions, or tips. Although these are all viewed as being compensation or wages for work performed, some are paid without any deductions occurring such as:Federal and state withholding taxes; FICA or Social Security; SDI or State Disability InsuranceAnother scenario to consider is that some individuals are classified as Independent Contractors. ICs are responsible for covering the above although they...more
The Ashmax Compensation Plan Explained! By: Jamal King About the Author Jamal King has experienced immediate success with ashmax.To learn more about Ashmax visit the Ashmax Information Room then click here. (ArticlesBase...more
Are you trying to get car crash compensation? This article is going to talk about how to remain sane when you are attempting to obtain the cash that you ought to have.There are loads of people that are experiencing problems like car wrecks. I know...more
Have you ever been hurt in the workplace? Many people have. While minor injuries can usually be attended to on-site or with minimal care from a doctor, your company should have record of injuries. In the case of a more serious injury sustained on the...more
There are many, many ways for you to find best attorney. Chicago has both local resources and state resources to locate the right person. Be sure to check both the yellow pages and the bar association. Do not pick the first person who is listed as a...more
Are you afraid to claim your legal help even if you suffered a personal injury that was not your fault? Most people are. They are afraid because they know that the legal system works in a manner not generally understandable by them, they are afraid...more
Have you ever been in a car accident which you feel was not your fault? You can claim for compensation. How much is that worth is never sure. However, if your accident and the incidents hereafter follow a certain trail, you are assured to be...more