Even in a private workplace, you have rights as an employee. You can't be discriminated against based on certain factors such as race, religion or sex. You have the right to work in a safe environment free of harassment based on membership in a protected class. You...
Month: June 2015
Do I have to tell my Insurance that my Injuries were Caused by Someone Else?
On behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Jun 26, 2015 | Personal Injury Law
You're driving to pick up your child from school when you're hit from behind. It's minor-neither car has any damage. You decide to get their information just in case, but your car is fine. You don't need to make a claim. No big deal.But then the next day, your neck...
Paid Sick Leave Legislation Makes its way through the House
On behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Jun 26, 2015 | Employment Law
An amendment supporting paid sick leave for American workers is currently making its way through the U.S. House of Representatives.The amendment, sponsored by Senator Patty Murray, (D-Wash.), would guarantee seven days of sick leave per year for all workers. Other...
What is Proximate Cause?
On behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Jun 24, 2015 | Personal Injury Law
In a personal injury case, the plaintiff has the burden of proving that their injury was caused by the defendant's negligence. To prove this, you must be able to show that the person who injured you had a duty to exercise care, that they neglected that duty, and that...
What is Negligent Hiring?
On behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Jun 24, 2015 | Employment Law
Everyone has that one coworker-someone who creeps you out, or who won't leave you alone. Maybe you put up with it because it's merely annoying and not dangerous or abusive. But what happens when you discover that your creepy coworker has a past history of escalation...
Should I be a Paid Employee Instead of an Unpaid Intern?
On behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Jun 19, 2015 | Personal Injury Law
Many companies offer internships as a way for students to gain experience in a field without having to actually go get a job in that field. Many business programs even require that individuals complete an internship as part of their study. However, recent litigation...
What is “Ban the Box”?
On behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Jun 15, 2015 | Employment Law
Thirteen states-including Vermont and Virginia as of 2015-and 100 cities and counties around the country have removed the conviction history box and moved the background check to a later stage in the hiring process. What's behind this movement, and how can it benefit...
What is a Subrogation Interest or Lien?
On behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Jun 15, 2015 | Medical Malpractice
By the time you receive a settlement or damages for an injury caused by medical malpractice, your insurance company has likely already paid for medical treatment related to your injuries. If it's then proven that someone else caused those injuries, the insurance...
Can I be Held Liable for Giving an Employment Reference?
On behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Jun 15, 2015 | Employment Law
It happens to most of us a few times a year: A friend calls you up, texts or emails, asking if you can be a reference for them. "Sure," you say. Regardless of what you think of them, if they think highly of you enough to ask for a reference, it would be awkward to say...
What Kind of Expert is Needed for a Medical Malpractice Claim?
On behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Jun 10, 2015 | Medical Malpractice
When you initiate a medical malpractice claim, you must have certification from a doctor in the same field that says that your claim is valid and that it's likely that your doctor violated the standard of care established in that field of medicine. But what other...
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