If you've been involved in a lawsuit against your employer, your top concern is getting things sorted out as soon as possible so that things can get back to normal. One way to make that happen as quickly as possible is for both parties to meet halfway and agree to...
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Do I Need an Attorney if I only Have Minor Injuries?
Some people feel silly or dramatic or like they are taking advantage of the system if they talk to an attorney following a minor accident. But the fact is, if the accident was not your fault and the injury is going to cost you money, there's absolutely nothing...
Health Safety Experts Want Public Malpractice Reporting
Preventable patient harm, also known as medical malpractice, is the third most common cause of death in America. Only heart disease and cancer kill more Americans each year than our own doctors.A recent study using this method showed that preventable harm in hospitals...
New York Workers’ Compensation Benefits
If you're a New York State resident who's been injured on a construction job, you probably qualify for New York Workers' Compensation benefits. Your employer's insurance carrier will set up a claim to pay medical expenses and lost wages. If your injury caused a...
Do I Still Need a Personal Injury Attorney If I Want to Settle?
All personal injury cases do not have to end in a lawsuit in order for a victim to be compensated. In fact, a majority of personal injury cases end in settlements, not trials.When you file a claim in a personal injury case, the other party has three choices: they can...
The Impact of Burwell v. Hobby Lobby in West Virginia
The Supreme Court decision in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby established that closely-held corporations can both hold and exert religious beliefs. In Burwell, the Court ruled 5-4 that Hobby Lobby, Conestoga Wood Specialties, and any other closely held corporations could be...
Can Your Employer Sign You up for Health Insurance without Your Permission?
A new part of the Affordable Care Act goes into effect next year that requires employers with 200 or more employees to enroll new full-timers in a company health care plan automatically unless they say otherwise.The provision came from the success of automatic...
Which State’s Employment Rules Apply in Telecommuting Relationships?
Work relationships are evolving in the digital age, and so is the employment law that governs them. When you're telecommuting, you may talk to or interact with people daily and yet have never met them in person. So what happens if you have a dispute with your employer...
The Top Three Mistakes People Make in Personal Injury Cases
When you've been injured due to negligence by another party, the most important thing is getting well. In most cases, that means getting the money you need to pay hospital bills, lost wages and rehab. Unfortunately, three big mistakes can get between you and your...
The Most Common Kinds of Medical Malpractice Cases
A new study cites failure to diagnose and medication errors as the most common reasons for medical malpractice lawsuits in the U.S.Failure to DiagnoseA 2013 study by the journal BMJ Open found that failure to diagnose is the most common medical malpractice claim. One...