Rollover car accidents are one of the most dangerous things that can happen to you on the road. SUVs, minivans, and trucks face a higher risk of this than other kinds of vehicles. Because of their high center of gravity and the narrowness of the track, these vehicles have a harder time stabilizing themselves in the event of vehicular accidents. Add to that the fact that they usually carry more passengers or cargo than other types of small...more
Joining the country's workforce is a natural step for any person who wants to live a productive life. Anyone who wants to be gainfully employed would benefit from familiarizing themselves with the Labor Laws that govern the country and the particular state that he/she is in. Several labor laws protect the rights of workers, some of them are wage laws, the right to fair pay and time off, etc. Any employer that violates the labor laws will have to...more
There are four basic categories of Social Security Benefits, classified according to the records of your earnings. Each category is important in different situations. It is advisable that you are familiar with the benefits that are applicable to you in the event that you will need to claim them.Retirement BenefitsMembers who have been employed for a sufficient number of years may apply for this benefit at the age of 62. Usually this translates to about ten years of working at a non-governmental job. The benefit each eligible member receives is a portion of what they were getting while they were still employed. There is an option to wait a few years longer in order to get a bigger amount monthly. Waiting for the full retirement age (between ages 65-67) will mean an increase in the retirement benefits claimed monthly. There is even an added bonus if members delay their claim until the age of 70. You can get a better idea of the amount involved by contacting the Social Security Administration.Disability BenefitsThese are benefits usually claimed by people who are not yet of retirement age but are considered legally disabled. The Social Security Administration defines disability as...more
Most states, including California, do not require the employer to give employees severance pay when they leave the company. This is unless there is employment severance packages indicated in the contract the employee signed upon being hired, among other situations. Here are a few of those situations when you can consult a lawyer regarding your...more
Riding an escalator or an elevator has become an everyday thing for most of us. We ride these at work, at the mall, in hospitals, in almost all buildings that we go into. Needing lawyers to deal with escalator and elevator accident cases is something that none of us want to experience in our lifetime. The sad fact is escalator and elevator...more
The loss of a loved one can be a severe blow to any family, more so if it is a case of wrongful death. Wrongful death claims are made based on the complaint that a life was lost due to: An accident caused by someone's actions An accident caused by someone's failure to act or negligenceFor a wrongful death claim to be successful, one must prove that a person or party's action or inaction caused the death of the victim. It is because of this that wrongful death claims are not usually as straightforward as a grieving family would hope. Wrongful death claims attempt to put a financial value on a person's life, determining that "value" is a long and sensitive process. The value of a person's life is determined by the court through different means, such as the person's age, earning potential, etc. In such standards, it is common that wrongful death claims involving children and the elderly do not pay that high in damages compared to someone who is at the prime of his/her life and was currently working before the wrongful death happened.Here are a few things that you need to know about wrongful death claims: Who can file wrongful death claims? - Generally, immediate family members...more
I. INTRODUCTIONAttention radiology providers and suppliers: Get ready for increased Medicare auditing activity. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) program has been made permanent and is expanding...more
For an artist or graphic designer there's nothing more rewarding than seeing your art on actual product out in the retail environment. I've been designing and developing art and products for licensing for quite a while now and it's still like...more
There are many factors to be considered when the use of self defense is used. Many states differ with their opinion on what they consider valid self defense. These things include the extent, who it is used on, who is using it, and the reason why.The...more
When you think of high-profile divorce cases at which millions of dollars are at stake, perhaps your first inclination is to think of the celebrities who find themselves in a court room somewhere near the movie and music studios that employ them....more
I. INTRODUCTIONThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS" or "Medicare") Recovery Audit Contractor ("RAC") program has been made permanent and is expanding nationwide, beginning this year. Medicare providers, suppliers and their legal...more
Mentally Disabled Youth with IQ Of 47, Allowed to Plead Guilty to Sexual Assault of a Child, Judge Orders Sentences to be Served ConsecutivelyBy: Houston Criminal Defense Attorney John Floyd and Paralegal Billy SinclairThe jury said it did not like...more