A landmark compensation claim could force the Ministry of Defence to assess the care given to former soldiers. A former army bomb disposal expert won an accident compensation claim against the government. The claim was based on the fact that the ministry of defence were negligent in promptly diagnosing the soldiers condition of post-traumatic stress disorder.His solicitors successfully claimed that his condition would not have deteriorated so...more
If you were injured at work in Colorado, you are entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Here are a couple of immediate steps to take in order to protect your rights and receive the proper treatment and compensation needed to fully recover.What Should I Do First?- Seek medical attention if needed.- Submit a written notice of your injury to your employer. This should be done within 4 days of the initial injury.- Seek legal advice in the proper...more
Workers' compensation laws have existed since ancient Babylon where both employers and slave masters were required to provide medical care for their workers who became ill or were injured in the line of work.Today's workers' compensation system developed in Europe during the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century. The concept crossed the Atlantic, and today, every State and territory has such laws in place, including the Federal government.Before California's workers' compensation laws were established, an injured worker's only remedy was to file a regular civil law suit against the employer in order to recover any compensation to pay for economic losses and medical treatment. Injured workers were required to prove their employer's fault in causing the injury and employers had available defenses to a regular civil action such as assumption of risk by the worker, contributory negligence of the worker, and fellow-servant causation.If the worker could not show that the employer was at fault in causing the injury, the worker recovered nothing. If the employer could show that the worker's injury was caused by the actions of a fellow worker or by the worker's own...more
Being involved in a car accident can be a very distressing and upsetting experience, regardless of whether or not you are injured.If you are injured in a car accident that wasn't your fault there is a good chance you will be entitled to compensation. The most common car accident compensation claims are for whiplash but if your accident left you...more
The workplace is an important space of existence. A workplace demands time, mind, responsibility and labour from an employee. However, workplaces also demand responsibilities from the part of the employer. The basic legal aspects that define an employeremployee relationship are:1.An employer is bound by law to ensure the health, safety and welfare...more
GDI or Global Domains Internationals, Inc. is the official Dot WS register in the world. The company was started back 1999 by two friends Michael Reed and Alan Ezeir. The corporate headquarter are in Carlsbad California. They provide an array of services that help anyone create and develop their internet presence. The company offers an attractive affiliate program as well. I will provide a legitimate review and discuss the pros and cons of the GDI compensation plan.Unlike the popular domain register and hosting company Go Daddy which offers their services a la carte, Global Domains Internationals offers their services in a bundled format. For $10 per month you get a domain name of your choice, 10 email accounts and a site builder package. What has attracted many to the company is a combination of this product package and its unique affiliate opportunity. Some people would refer it to a 5 tier affiliate pay plan and some would refer to it as a multi level or network marketing plan.Pros: For this articles purpose we will look at it as a network marketing compensation plan. As a networking company, the GDI compensation plan would be considered a uni level. Of all the...more
If you understand the purpose of workers compensation you are more likely to understand why the process is so long and why you are so heavily scrutinized for a legitimate claim. The company you work for is obligated by law to ensure that your medical...more
A police officer who suffered back and knee injuries as a result of catching a man in Birmingham city centre has decided to sue the police force he worked for for compensation it has been announced. Thousands of people in the UK suffer accidents and...more
Before delving deeper into the traits of a good workers compensation attorney let us first understand the need for such an attorney. The life of a worker in a factory is not easy, here at each and every step workers need to face dangers that can be...more
Road accidents are not uncommon in UK and traffic accident compensation claims are submitted on a daily basis. The main reasons many claims get rejected is that claimants make small mistakes that can be easily avoided with some...more
The idea of workers' compensation has existed since the ancient times of Babylon where both employers and slave masters were required by law to pay for their workers' medical care in the event of illness or injury.Today's workers' compensation system...more
Do you know that you could be entitled to make an Work Accident Compensation Claim if you suffer injuries at your work place. You can be entitled to lost salary, medicines etc. Making a claim for injury at workplace can also...more