At some point in your life, you may have received a letter or notice in the mail asking you to participate in a class action lawsuit. Although you may have thrown it away, or read through only to discover the only action required of you was, well, non-action, you should know what exactly a class action lawsuit is.By definition, a class action lawsuit is a lawsuit brought on behalf of many people who have been harmed in some manner. For example, a...more
Construction sites are one of the first workplaces people think of when asked about workplace related injuries. Falls from scaffolding or high places, injury from defective tools or machinery, or injury from falling objects are catastrophes that are known to occur at construction sites. Accidents from faulty cutting tools or defective nail guns are disasters waiting to happen. Many seemingly innocuous objects at construction sites can also cause...more
If you go to a Social Security Disability hearing and you are unrepresented by an attorney or an advocate, you could end up setting yourself up for some unseen circumstances that could really weigh on your ability to get the coverage that you need.Here is a very strong argument that you may not have heard before when it comes to getting adequate representation from disability advocates, and it happens to be based on experience from advocates that have been in the business for well over a decade.A disability advocate was contacted by a claimant that was denied during their SSDI hearing. Advocates obtain a copy of the recording of the hearing process, as all SSDI hearings are recorded for just this reason. When the advocate listened to the audio tape, he noticed a few things that stood out immediately as proof that having an advocate on your side can really make a difference.The hearing in question lasted less than a total of ten minutes, despite the fact that the average hearing typically goes for at least thirty minutes. When a hearing doesn't even take twenty minutes, red flags are thrown up.During the hearing in question, the judge never made an effort to advise the claimant that...more
Several jobs over the years have included handling or being exposed to asbestos or substances containing the harmful chemical. Often, these positions are in production and manufacturing of building materials such as roofing tiles or insulation. Many workers exposed to these toxic chemicals are often at a loss for finding elevant and substantial...more
In the hands of a reckless driver, large trucks and semis can be weapons on wheels. Cars dont stand a chance against these monstrosities, and many large truck accidents result in injury, paralysis, or even death. This can leave an injured driver with hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid hospital bills. If youve been injured in a collision...more
Premises liability is an area of law that falls within the scope of personal injury. The term describes the legal responsibilities that a property owner has for injuries and accidents that occur on their property. As the name suggests, premises liabilities can cover injuries suffered not only inside houses, but also outside (for example, a broken sidewalk), or inside office buildings, construction sites, amusement parks, apartment buildings, or malls.Property owners are typically responsible for clearing the public sidewalk and street in front of their dwelling of debris, tree branches, or any object that may pose danger to the public. Even if a property owner has delegated maintenance duties to someone else (for example, hired someone to remove snow and ice), the owner is still liable for the overall safe conditions on their property.Slip and fall accidents are one of the most common examples of premises liability injuries. A slip and fall can occur nearly anywhere, from hazards such as uneven sidewalks, poorly lit stairs, slippery tiles caused by spilled water or other liquids, potholes, or unkempt pathways. Other examples may include swimming pool drowning, or even assault on an...more
A survivor asks, "Once your abusive partner has used the legal system for further abuse, and final papers are filed with you having to see a psychologist of his choosing, what do you do? How do you turn the case around? He continues to threaten to...more
If you reside outside of New Zealand but have company connections in NZ, or are thinking of moving to NZ then there are some vital considerations to look at when choosing an accountant or a lawyer.The professional you choose could make all the...more
The biggest mistake that most LFT digital scale buyers make is they simply do NOT know which digital scale features they need for their Legal for trade scale application. In order to make your digital scale selection fast and successful, here is a...more
Being in debt can be a stressful, confusing, and often scary situation. It can feel like you are in a deep hole and all you want to do is climb out but creditors are continually throwing dirt down to bury you. Sometimes, the best option to get out...more
Bankruptcy is not something to jump into haphazardly. Chances are, if you are considering bankruptcy, you have considered every option possible to dig yourself out of debt. If you are thinking about filing for bankruptcy, you arent alone. Last year...more
The accident is different, also may occur. But if the accident harm, this is because of your faults, another person or organization, so it is called the injury.If you want to get your worth you must employ Miami injury lawyer to represent you....more