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4 Worker’s Compensation Cases FAQ

May 1, 2017 @ 9:55 am | Labor Laws

Worker’s compensation refers to a state-mandated insurance program which helps people. Also known as workman’s comp, it provides compensation to workers who suffer injuries and illnesses that are job-related. Generally, a qualified employee can claim workers’ compensation benefits. It does not matter whether it’s the employee, the employer, a coworker, or other third party is at fault. However, in exchange for these benefits, the employees usually cannot sue the employer in court for the injuries he has incurred. 4 Most Frequently Asked Questions about Workers’ Compensation Can an employer dispute my case? If yes, what can I do about it?… Learn More

The Basics of Workers’ Compensation in California

Apr 30, 2017 @ 10:56 am | Worker's Compensation

The Basics of Workers’ Compensation in California The law on workers’ compensation in California requires your employer to pay you if you get injured while on the job. Injuries could be the result of a one-time event or prolonged exposure at work. Some examples of one-time accidents include: Falling off construction scaffolding Getting burned by a grease fire in a restaurant kitchen Car accident while making deliveries Electrocution You could also get hurt over time. These might be: Hearing loss from loud noise at the workplace Carpal tunnel syndrome Exposure to second-hand smoke or toxic chemicals Low back pain and… Learn More

Four FAQs about Wrongful Death Cases

Apr 24, 2017 @ 9:29 am | Personal Injury

If a party, entity, or individual has caused the premature death of your loved one, you may sue for a wrongful death case. Often, these cases are sudden, and families have no idea how to handle these situations. Here are four frequently asked questions about this matter. What is a wrongful death? Wrongful death lawsuits vary from one state to another. Generally speaking, a wrongful death case is defined as a civil lawsuit against a party that is alleged to have caused the death of an individual. The elements that must be fulfilled in order to create a strong case… Learn More

A Guide to Posting on Social Media during Litigation

Apr 17, 2017 @ 8:42 am | Personal Injury, Worker's Compensation

Social media is affecting different aspects of our lives. For most of us, our interaction with social media begins the moment we wake up and lasts until the time we sleep at night. Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are only some of the examples of social media that we use to communicate and connect with the world. In the legal world, however, social media is useful because it contains a huge amount of valuable information that may be used against you. Litigators have discovered that social media is a great place to harvest information that can be useful in litigation processes…. Learn More

The Five Most Common Construction Accidents  

Apr 10, 2017 @ 1:07 pm | Blog

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), out of the 4,379 workplace fatalities in 2015, about 937 or 21.4% were construction-related accidents. Without a doubt, construction sites are one of the most dangerous workplaces. This is why construction workers have a higher risk of job accidents and fatalities. There are many types of construction-related injuries. Among the most common are broken bones, burns, paralysis, amputation of limbs, loss of vision or eye injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder, poisoning or exposure to chemicals, cuts, sprains or even death. As a responsible employer, your company must make sure to exercise safety… Learn More

Millennial Drivers’ Car Crash Statistics

Mar 31, 2017 @ 12:47 pm | Blog

Millennials have been branded countless things, one of the most recent being ‘a generation of America’s worst drivers’. The term “Millennials” is not exactly definitive but they are individuals usually born in the 1980s and 1990s. A recent study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety had key findings that set the age group apart from others. More Likely to Practice Distracted Driving Drivers aged 19 to 24 years old had confessed the biggest proportion of reading and typing text messages and emails while driving in the past 30 days. Drivers aged 25 to 39 follow closely behind. The study… Learn More

Top Factors that Determine the Value Settlement of a Personal Injury Case

Mar 23, 2017 @ 1:37 pm | Blog

Accidents can happen anytime and anywhere, especially when you thought your day was unfolding perfectly. Even if you are just driving or walking the streets to meet a good friend or run an errand, an ounce of recklessness can cause mild to severe damages. Prevention is always better than cure, but once damage has been done, you just have to deal with it the smart way. Personal injury is something caused by an act that was done to harm a person, either by accident or by intention. An obvious scenario is an incident when someone is run over by a… Learn More

5 Key Things to Do Immediately After a Car Accident  

Mar 15, 2017 @ 1:36 pm | Blog

Vehicular accidents are among the leading causes of injuries and deaths in the United States. In fact, statistics claim that every year, there are about 6 million car accidents in the country, where more than 37,000 people die and more than 2 million are injured. While most of these accidents are caused by irresponsible and negligent driving, car accidents can still happen to responsible drivers due to other factors that are beyond their control. Regardless of the cause of the accident, a car crash, whether it is minor or severe, can be shocking, frightening and stressful for the people involved…. Learn More

Circumstances versus Qualities in Personal Injury Cases  

Feb 27, 2017 @ 1:22 pm | Blog

Personal injury cases are legal concerns that happen when a person suffered harm or injury due to an accident. This personal injury might not be entirely your fault; someone else, such as a company, may be legally responsible. These parties could either be the company you work for, the manufacturer of the car you purchased, the hospital where you stayed, or the builders of your house, among others. Personal injury cases are initiated by filing a civil case in court. During court proceedings, you need to prove that someone else is legally responsible for your injury. In the event that… Learn More

How to Report a Labor Law Violation

Feb 17, 2017 @ 11:15 am | Labor Laws

No man is an island. This is true enough for almost all situations: businesses depend on customers, producers must have consumers, and employers need employees. One tiny missing piece will result in a cascade of dysfunction. When it comes to labor, employer-employee relationship should be built on a strong foundation of mutual respect to achieve synergy and to avoid conflict. Labor laws exist to protect both parties from possible misconduct or mistreatment. If labor laws are violated, you should know what to do before, during, and after reporting—regardless of if you are an employer or an employee. Before Reporting a… Learn More