What you should do after a workplace accident
June 14, 2011 by briansawyer
Below is a list of steps you should take if you suffer an injury at work:
- Seek medical attention: You must call for medical aid immediately. Medical professionals can make sure minor injuries do not become worse. Additionally, by receiving medical attention as soon as possible, you will have the full extent of your injuries documented. This can help your Illinois workers compensation attorneys when seeking workers compensation benefits.
- Inform your employer: Let your employer know as soon as you can that you were injured. Many employees fail to notify their employer of their injury because they assume it will improve over time if they wait or they worry they will be fired if they seek workers compensation. An Illinois worker comp lawyer can tell you that not only is there a time limit on how long you have to file a claim, but if you wait too long,
What auto insurers do not want you to know about accidents
June 13, 2011 by briansawyer
When you file your insurance claim, the wheels of the insurance industry machine start turning based on studies, business analysis, and strategies on how to increase profits. The insurance adjuster’s job is to figure out how to save the insurance company money, not to see that your claim serves your best interests. For that reason, claimants are typically offered lowball settlement proposals and adjusters try to persuade them to settle and not use a Atlanta accident attorneys.
Lawyers settle most accident cases outside of court by negotiating settlements with insurance companies. The average accident victim may not recognize that an offer is unfairly low, has no experience estimating damages, and lacks knowledge on how juries award accident victims.
Fighting industry giants
An Anderson Cooper blog post in 2007, titled Insurance companies fight paying billions in claims, explained how Allstate and State Farm, two industry giants, boosted profits through… Read the rest
Read more of this articleThree Things about Immigration Law that You Should Know
May 6, 2011 by briansawyer
What you need to know about Immigration Law
1. Working in the U.S. does not require employer authorization
You cannot accept employment in the States unless you have been authorized to do so. That authorization usually involves employer verification, stating that you are authorized to accept U.S. employment. But there are many allowable exceptions. Exceptions apply to those who have been admitted as permanent residents, granted asylum or refugee status, or admitted in work-related nonimmigrant classifications. These individuals may already have employment authorization as a direct result of their immigration status.
2. Spouses and children may join nonimmigrant workers
If you are seeking to work temporarily in the U.S. as a nonimmigrant, you may be dreading the prospect of spending a long period of time without your spouse and children. Fortunately, immigration laws can accommodate you and this is why it is vital to have a discussion about your personal… Read the rest
Drunk Driving in D.C.: Two Decades of Faulty Breath Tests
April 25, 2011 by Marc
According to a MyFox DC report back in June 2010, over 300 DWI offenders in D.C. had been convicted based on faulty breathalyzers since 2008. “D.C. Attorney General [at the time] Peter Nickles…notified public defenders and the local trial lawyers association that the Intoxilyzer 5000 had been miscalibrated.”
Police officers and avid drunk drivers alike should be familiar with the Intoxilyzer 5000, the pinnacle of breath-test technology that “has changed the face of DUI law enforcement,” according to the company website.
Alan Suderman at WashingtonCityPaper.com asks, “How come podunk police departments around the country can successfully use breathalyzers and the District can’t? This is not rocket science.” It turns out Suderman is accurate in his assessment: Using the Intoxilyzer 5000 is, in fact, not rocket science. The instrument’s brochure states that it comes “factory-calibrated and does not require periodic calibration adjustments.”… Read the rest
Read more of this articleTop 10 Craziest Road Laws in the World
April 20, 2011 by Marc
There are hundreds of road laws across the globe that are often overlooked and therefore forgotten about. From the obvious to the downright ridiculous, it beggars belief as to where these laws stemmed from, and what the crackpot authorities were thinking at the time they penned such rules to abide by.
Alabama
The deep south of America is famous for many things – BBQ sauce, segregation during the last century and hillbillies, but they’re just the stereotypes. In truth, Alabama has some very interesting road laws. First off, it is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded. Topping that, however, has to be the fact that it is legal to drive down the wrong way of a one way road if you have a lantern attached to the front of your car.
California
Another U.S. state, and another insane law that could do with a bit of a 21st century… Read the rest
Read more of this articleThree Reasons State Minimum Car Insurance Isn’t Enough
April 18, 2011 by Marc
Lawmakers in several states are beginning to look into the minimum state requirements for car insurance. Most of the current rates were set in the 1980s or 1990s, and they are quickly becoming outdated. The minimum coverage does very little to cover the real costs of repairing or replacing a car after an accident. The goal of requiring minimum car insurance is so that the driver responsible for the accident will be able to finance the repairs of the other driver’s car. Today, both drivers are having to chip in their own money to make up the difference between the insurance and the real costs of repairs and medical bills in many situations.
Current Rates Largely Ineffective Personal Injury Coverage Falls Far Short
Medical costs are even worse than the property damage costs. Some states do not even require residents to purchase personal injury coverage in order to drive… Read the rest
Read more of this articleMaking debt pay off easier with FDCPA
April 15, 2011 by Marc
You can make your debt pay off easier with the law set by FDCPA or the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act. It becomes really difficult when your debts get handed over to a collection agency as handling collection agencies are tough. So, it is better to go for bill consolidation even before your debts get handed over to a collection agency. However, if and once your debt gets handed over or is sold off to a collection agency, it is important for you to know the FDCPA in details.
The rules set by FDCPA
The rules as set by FDCPA against the debt collectors are:
The FDCPA restricts debt collectors from contacting any other person or a third party who does not have any relation with the debt. A third party can include your employers, your neighbors and your relatives. However, in case you had taken a co-applicant in… Read the rest
Read more of this articleTiger Woods Divorce Legal Troubles
April 14, 2011 by Marc
Tiger Woods has been surrounded by legal difficulties, but more importantly, his golf game has suffered. The problems began for Tiger Woods when his marital infidelities came to light. After a car accident at his home and his wife allegedly smashing his car’s windows, Tiger walked away with a slap on the wrist. No formal charges were filed against him, he was given a small fine for reckless driving, and he received points on his drivers license. There were rumors of infidelity, but then his legal troubles truly began. More than 10 women came forward and claimed to have had intimate relationships with Tiger during his marriage. Tiger publicly admitted his infidelity and asked for forgiveness at a press conference, but the damage was done. Tiger and his wife began living separate lives and divorced.
Tiger took some time off from golf after his press conference. He was allegedly attending… Read the rest
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