Dog bites and other animal attacks are a major source of personal injuries. In the United States alone, almost 5 million people were bitten by dogs last year. Of these, about half are children. The number of dog bites and attacks in Michigan is also significant.Even though dog bites are so common and the law clearly provides remedies for victims of dog bites, the number of people who recover in a lawsuit for their dog bite injuries is much...more
Author: Marijo McCarthyWhen is a contract not a contract? When it's not in writing? A client called me this week with some good news. His graphic design business was picking up, he had weathered a tough economy, and orders for his services were coming in on a more regular basis. As we chatted, however, he said something that gave me pause: "All of a sudden I have no time to deal with contracts; I just have to get my proposals out the door. We're...more
Some people think that mesothelioma is the only disease caused by asbestos-exposure. Truly, it is the most serious because it causes death. But there are other less-threatening diseases caused by exposure: asbestosis, for example. Its unreasonable and offensive to put a monetary value on suffering and loss of life. However when faced with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related illness, it is reasonable to seek financial compensation to cover expenses from medical bills, loss of work, and pain and suffering. The victim or their family may file a lawsuit in hopes of receiving an award of damages from the court. Because the defendant may very well have been sued for this complaint before, the law firm needs to have prior experience with mesothelioma or asbestos-related cases. Many former employees may have sued a large company who has used asbestos over a prolonged period of time. That means that the companys lawyers may be well rehearsed at their defense strategies and armed with tactics to protect the companys best interests. One of the most important steps during this process is to find an experienced mesothelioma attorney or asbestos attorney whose law firm practices in their...more
If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you should understand that #1) legal precedent and case law, as well as public record, favors the plaintiff in such cases, and #2) mesothelioma lawsuits are usually long, drawn-out and stressful procedures that may take years to complete. There is no question of liability; for over 30 years, it has been...more
Its impossible for suffering and loss of life to be made up for with money. However when faced with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related illness, many people seek financial recompense to cover their medical and loss of work expenses and to try to regain quality of life. The victim or their family can file a mesothelioma lawsuit in hopes of...more
People suffering from mesothelioma have two options in seeking compensation for the cost of the loss of work, medical bills, and funeral expenses caused by the disease. They can either employ an attorney and file a lawsuit to plead for justice, which is often a long drawn out process, or arrive at an out-of-court settlement. Usually it is the larger companies that agree for such a mesothelioma settlement without involving the jury since such a settlement would save them indictments from the court, cut down on legal expenses and use manpower employed for the purpose for better activities. These advantages make many companies opt for such a settlement. There is another major factor that causes the defendant to agree upon an out-of-court mesothelioma settlement. Courts are typically severe on those defendants who had knowingly put their workforce into hazardous asbestos exposure. Such severe reprimands can result in severe erosion of the company's reputation, destroying the business. Companies resort to settlements when they know that the litigant is absolutely right in pointing fingers at them and have all the necessary proofs. Litigants are also happy to avoid hard-nosed...more
The idea of putting a monetary value on human suffering or loss of life is offensive to most of us. However many people, when faced with mesothelioma or any of the other asbestos-related diseases, seek compensation to cover medical expenses and to...more
With mesothelioma lawsuits, as with all areas of law, persistence is key - on both sides. Case in point: Travelers Insurance Company, the primary insurer for Johns-Manville Corporation from 1947 - 1976. Once the largest miner and manufacturer of...more
Parmod K. BansalThe entire world is gradually drifting towards one global market without any trade barriers between the countries. A small organization led by few partners cannot think of growth on large scale without corporatising itself. Limited...more
The safest way to ensure the protection of your family is to conduct a Free Criminal Records check on someone with the aid of the public criminal records. Those whom you deal with everyday in your life must be investigated to avoid the probable...more
An at-will employment lawyer may be considered as an attorney who is well versed in the legal ramifications of at-will employment. When the employee does not belong to a union or has not signed a contract of employment he or she is said to be an...more
California employment leave laws govern the way time off can be used by all employees. It outlines if and for how long an employee will be paid when they take a leave of absence. In many situations an employee is entitled to only so much paid leave...more