A train accident could happen to you under three circumstances: if you are on the train itself, if you are riding a vehicle struck or hit by a train, or if you are standing near the tracks or railroad crossing, etc. At any rate, you are likely to sustain injuries - or worst death - in one of these situations. Injuries Aboard A Train - If you are riding the train when an accident occurred, you are likely to suffer injuries similar to car...more
Accidents happen and it can happen to anyone at any time anywhere. However, some accidents can be prevented and avoided. But when accidents occur or when harm is done as a result of the negligence or inaction of another person, one can seek remedy under the torts law.If you are a victim of a negligent action, a personal injury attorney is just the right person who can help you.Personal injury attorneys handle issues involving torts and accidents...more
Sexual harassment and misconduct have been used interchangeably, and although the two are related, there are some differences with their definitions.When one says misconduct, it really refers to the act itself. In legal terms, it is defined as a wrongful, improper or unlawful conduct that is motivated by intentional purpose or with no regard to the consequences of their actions. While the behavior is wrong, it does not always directly affect or offend others in the workplace.Harassment on the other hand, refers to a wide variety of offensive behavior. In legal terms, it is defined as behaviors that are found to be threatening or disturbing. The person committing the act may not even know that his behavior is offensive until it is given attention.Sexual MisconductSexual misconduct refers to wrongful or improper acts that are sexual in nature. Specifically, this refers to a person of authority engaging in any sexual activity with a subordinate, a customer or a client.Common examples are sexual activities between: A supervisor, manager or employer and an employee A teacher and his/her students A doctor and his/her patientsWhile the acts may not be explicitly illegal, it often...more
Metrolink is a 512 mile rail transit system that was developed to meet the need of working commuters. It was developed to reduce congestion and improve mobility in the Southern California Region.It was formed by the coming together of five-county transportation organizations that represents its own county. Namely, they are: Los Angeles County...more
Independent contractors refer to a separate person, business or corporation that provides goods or services to another entity under the terms of a specific contract or through verbal agreement.Independent contractors usually operate through a limited liability company and are usually paid in a freelance basis.Some occupations where independent...more
Fractured bone injuries happen when a bone is cracked or broken. It is not exclusive to the limbs; in fact, the most dangerous types of fractured bone injuries are not with the limbs but with other bones in the body.A fractured backbone can damage the spine and cause paralysis while a broken rib can puncture an internal organ like a lung.Fractured bone injuries are often caused by accidents such as a vehicular collision, a trip, slip or fall accident and from the impact with or against heavy objects. It can also be caused by diseases like osteoporosis, cancer and sometimes by old age.There are two basic types of fractured bone injury; open and closed.Open fractures refers to broken bones that are seen through a broken skin or a wound while a closed fracture is the opposite, still a broken bone but not visible outside the skin.Other types of fractures are: Complete fracture - The bone fragments separate completely. Incomplete fracture - The bone does not completely detach or is still partially joined. Linear fracture - A broken bone that is parallel to the bone's long axis. Transverse fracture - A broken bone that is at a right angle to the bone's long axis. Oblique...more
A victim of an animal attack can receive compensation for their injuries either through damages awarded by the courts or through a settlement with the liable party.An animal attack may result in various personal injuries such as: Abrasions...more
A shareholder's agreement, also known as stockholder's agreement, is a supplemental document to the constitutional documents of the company that governs the relationship between the owners of the company.Corporate relationships are usually governed...more
Traffic accidents refer to vehicles colliding with another vehicle, a pedestrian, an animal, or a geographical or architectural obstacle.In 2008 alone, there were 43,313 fatalities were reported in the United States.Traffic accidents can either lead...more
Nerves are basically the wiring system of the human body that carries messages from the brain to all parts of the body.Once the nerve is damaged or severed it will affect the body's motor, sensory and even automatic functions like breathing and...more
Medicare is a social insurance program that is being administered by the US government under the Social Security Act.It aims to provide medical insurance coverage for people who are aged 65 or older, or those who qualify and meets the special...more
Under product liability laws, a person can file for a defective product claim if he/she gets injured as a result of that defect.Defective product claims are different from other personal injury cases where negligence is the prime point that the...more