In the United States, laws that introduce safety nets against discrimination of persons, particularly workers, with disability are imposed. US Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - this law requires all of the organizations receiving government funding to promote programs and services geared towards accessibility for disabled citizens. US Social Security Administration - provides the definition of disability in terms of an individual's incapacity to...more
The United States is a nation of diversity. It is where people of different cultures, beliefs, races, and nationalities meet. While this kind fusion may be considered one of the reasons behind the U.S.' constant progress, since all the best of every race and nationality are taken advantage of and developed, there are still certain races, nationalities and cultures which seek higher recognition and look down upon others different from them.These...more
The pleasure and thrill of riding on the open road in a motorcycle is unforgettable. It brings a different kind of freedom, fun and excitement for riders. There are no seatbelts to restrict your movement, no feeling of being contained inside. You ride with the wind. However, nothing is worse than encountering an accident while you are riding a motorcycle. As much as the double pleasure and fun that you get from riding motorcycles instead of a car, injuries and damages tend to be doubly worse if you encounter an accident involving such.According to 2006 statistics, in the United States alone, there had been more than 3,000 fatal and catastrophic motorcycle accidents. In the United Kingdom, the statistics are as terrifying.It is understandable why every single motorcycle accidents are catastrophic, especially if it is a vehicle versus motorcycle crash accident. With nothing else to absorb the force of impact, motorcycle riders are usually the ones who suffer much. Now, if you are a motorcycle rider, you not only need to wear and use protective garments and gadgets on yourself and your motorbike. You also need to know the predictable causes of motorcycle accidents. By being aware of...more
Under the state laws of California, personal injury is defined as an essential part of the Tort Law. Tort is actually a Latin word that means inter alia or an intentional or negligent civil wrong not occurring from a statute or contract.Intentional torts are wrongful actions that aim to hurt someone, deliberately. This is usually cases involving...more
What are the usual circumstances that cause vehicle accidents on the roads of America?Almost everyone in the whole country is aware that vehicle accident is one of the leading causes of death and catastrophic injuries for those who become involved in it. Every ten seconds, there is a vehicle accident occurring, and of course, someone is always...more
If there were frustrations that most Americans feel and share among each other, it might be regarding the issue of application for the various benefits under the Social Security. Mostly, those who apply for Social Security Disability benefits feel quite frustrated about the process of applications itself.Claimants usually experience a feeling of inadequacy during this process when they get a denial letter as an answer to their applications for disability benefits. It was as if they were asking for privileges that they have no right to receive or are not worthy of.However, whatever they felt are usually far from the actual truth. People who have truly acquired disability must be made to understand the fact that when they claim for disability benefits, they are not asking for welfare, wherein they are assessed if deserving or not.The social security disability benefits are a form of insurance that people have paid for. Usually, people who have put money for this kind of insurance has intended for it to be a financial safeguard in case they or their loved ones become struck with severe illness or obtain injuries.Thus, if you are one among those people who have put money for this kind...more
Almost everyone in the United States knows that Social Security does not only involve bestowing monthly payments to retired people in the country. Besides providing retirement income, the Social Security program is primarily geared to act as...more
It may not be surprising when, in the midst of your application for social security disability benefits you begin to wonder if retaining an attorney to assist you in the process would be worth your while. Remember that filing an SSD claim is close...more
Resignation is not always voluntary. Many workers resign due to harmful factors and adverse work conditions that affect them. These workers can file for compensation under constructive termination for the losses incurred by the sudden cut-off of...more
We meet different kinds of people in each job we take. Most of them come from sexual orientations, age group, and ethnicity different from ours. To have a good working relationship with them and other co-workers, it is important that we always take...more
We are often hindered by traffic or a slow-moving vehicle in front of us while we are driving. Many are tolerant of these factors while others act aggressively upon it and, thus, road rage accidents happen.Many scenarios of road rage which led to...more
Many employees are confronted with the burden of condoning sexual advances or tolerating other forms of abuse made by their boss just so they can keep their jobs. Harassment can manifest either when they are alone or even when they are with their...more