Medical malpractice can be complicated. When most people think of suing for medical malpractice, they think mostly of suing the doctor. However, doctors are not the only medical professionals who can be sued for malpractice. In order to understand who can be sued for...
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Month: September 2016
Wrongful Death Resulting from an Automobile Accident
When a person dies in a car accident because of another person's actions, there are people who may be able to bring a wrongful death claim against the driver who caused the accident. It is important to understand what a wrongful death claim is and who may bring one....
Can I Be Fired for Not Working Overtime?
West Virginia is an employment-at-will state. This means that your employer can fire you for any reason-whether it's good or bad, fair or unfair-as long as the reason is not discriminatory towards any individual with protected status. This includes refusing to work...
Woman Claims Injuries Kept Her Off Facebook
A Nova Scotia woman is suing a dump truck driver who hit her and caused a car accident. The reason for the lawsuit? She claims the accident left her unable to use her favorite social networking site, Facebook.The accident occurred when the dump truck driver moved into...
Can I be Fired for Taking a Sick Day?
The United States is the only developed country that doesn't require employers to provide some form of paid sick leave. But several states are hoping to change that in 2015.The push for paid sick leave has been spearheaded by Family Values @ Work, an organization...
Car Accidents a Leading Cause of Brain Injuries Among Teens
With the NFL in the news over head injuries, it might seem like athletes are most at risk for traumatic brain injuries. But actually, car accidents are the number-two cause of brain injuries, right behind falls, according to the Centers for Disease Control.A report...
Dolphins Managers Didn’t Know About Bullying
Because of an unwritten "bro code" between Miami Dolphin's players, offensive lineman Jonathan Martin, subject of bullying and harassment by fellow players, may be without a case.Martin left the team abruptly in October 2013, revealing that he was the subject of...
Filing Discrimination Claims with the EEOC
West Virginia workers may file discrimination claims under both state and federal law against their employers. This blog addresses filing discrimination claims under federal law with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC is responsible for...
Harassment or Just a Bad Day?
Sometimes it can be hard to tell when someone is going out of his or her way to harass you or if they are simply having a bad day, using poor judgment, or think they are being funny when they are being offensive. Here is how to tell if it's harassment.Signs of...
How do I Get a Police Report Amended?
The police report is a key aspect of any accident settlement, since insurance companies rely on the police assessment of the accident in order to determine fault. In you live in a fault state like West Virginia, then fault is how it's decided who will pay for the...