No one decides to go into construction planning on getting injured. This is a risky line of work, but compensation is available for the victims who seek it out. This does not constitute as workers compensation, so do not let others convince you you are entitled to nothing else because you are receiving workers compensation; this is not the case. It is very important to find a http://www.oshmanlaw.com/personal_injury/construction_accident.html as...more
Living in Pennsylvania and have gone through ordeals due to medical malpractice, then just don't stick out but consider hiring of Pennsylvania medical malpractice attorney to file a suit and claim compensation for your losses. Pennsylvania being a metro city has numerous malpractice attorneys. So, it won't be difficult to go for a search. But, need to be more cautious to choose the experienced medical malpractice attorney for your case.Follow...more
Bus accidents are dangerous because the sheer size of the vehicle itself. Add to that the number of passengers in the bus and an accident can cause multiple fatalities and injury victims. Every year thousand of adults and children sustain harm and injuries from school, charter and tour bus accidents that could lead to expensive medical bills, loss of income and temporary or permanent disabilities.According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about 300 fatal bus accidents that happen every year. This includes school, charter and tour bus accidents.The government makes it a point to keep the roads safe but sometimes there is no avoiding a bus accident.The common causes of bus accidents are: DUI - Whether it is the driver of the bus or the driver from another vehicle, DUI is still the leading cause of not only bus accidents but of all motor vehicle accidents Reckless Driving - Drivers of buses and trucks should be more careful on the road because of the damage the sheer size of their vehicle can cause. Weather Conditions - Slippery road as a result of rain and snow can make a vehicle lose control. Fogs also lessen the visibility on the road and...more
There are about 4.7 million dogs in the United States. Everyday, an average of 1,000 Americans are treated in Emergency Rooms for dog bite injuries. Dog bites are common to both children and adults. It can have serious consequences including disfigurement, trauma and in many cases even death.Since the dogs themselves cannot be held liable in the...more
There are so many terms to use: laid off, terminated, fired, downsized or let go. It does not matter, which term your employer may use, the bottom line is that you just lost your job. Thousands of things are simultaneously running through your head. You could be angry, worried and even frustrated at the same time. However, depending on the...more
Death is difficult to accept. Deaths that could have been avoided are much more painful and harder to accept especially if it happens to a loved one. Wrongful deaths refer to fatalities that are brought upon by the negligence of another party. Families are left seeking answers of why a thing should happen and how they can move on after such a tragedy.Los Angeles wrongful death settlement attorneys help families not only recover compensation for the damages brought by the loss of their loved ones but also help them to the path of recovery. Although monetary compensations does not remove the pain and suffering felt by those who are left, it alleviates some of the worries about the future especially if the victim of the wrongful death has a substantial contribution to family's finances.A Los Angeles wrongful death settlement attorney can establish your case through the following factors: There is a death of a human being. The death was caused by negligence by another party. The family members left behind by the victim is suffering monetary losses because of the death. There should be an appointed representative to handle the victim's estates.The family members who can file for...more
Fire and burn injuries are one of the most painful and damaging experiences an individual can have. Depending on the degree and severity of the burn injury, it could even be considered a catastrophic injury in the level of paralysis and...more
With more companies wanting to get their money's worth when it comes to paying employees, sometimes it results to a violation of the employee's rights. Unpaid overtime, wage and hour claims are filed because the employer forgets or willfully neglects...more
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has reported 13,867 received sexual harassment in the workplace charges in 2008. That is the highest number of received cases since 2003. During these past few years there's also an increase in the...more
A disability refers a person's inability to engage in work resulting to loss of income. A person applying for social security disability should also be backed by a doctor's opinion that he/she is currently disabled with evidences to prove disability...more
Los Angeles is notorious for bad experiences with taxicabs because of bandit taxis. These are taxi cabs that are not authorized to operate and are illegally taking passengers.Los Angeles taxi cab accidents involving bandit taxis are often complicated...more
Employee manual preparation is essential to every business. Without clear rules and policies, employers and employees could end up taking advantage of each other.Rules and policies should be set as to curb misunderstandings in the future. So even...more