Workplace violence comes in many forms and affects both employers and employees in businesses of all sizes and types. In some cases, the violence erupts from a smoldering disagreement between employees or between an employee and a staff member. Often these events come after an employee feels they were unfairly treated or terminated or after another employee receives something they felt should have been theirs. Workplace violence can also be the result of something that is occurring in an employee's home life or purely as a random act of violence, making it even harder to foretell.
27 February 2015
Some everyday products contain toxic chemicals that can make you sick. If you (or a member of your family) is affected by these toxins, then it is only right that you should be compensated by the responsible party. Unfortunately, these cases tend to be very complicated, and you may not receive the compensation you deserve. Why is this? Well, the difficulties lie in the following: Identifying the Cause Many toxic chemicals are slow-acting.
18 February 2015
Following a car accident, people aren't always thinking clearly. For instance, you may feel that you don't really need a lawyer. After all, people are involved in car accidents all the time and you may think that your insurance company will handle things. That's usually not the case, which is why it's a good idea to have a qualified lawyer (one experienced with motor vehicle accident cases) in your corner. Your lack of knowledge about the relevant laws can place you in a major disadvantage in this situation, and it's not the time to be making serious missteps.
9 February 2015
Not too many years ago, the idea of incorporating robots into everyday life seemed like the stuff of fantasy, solely reserved for Hollywood science fiction movies and cartoons like The Jetsons. While some dreamed of a future where the futuristic world painted in fiction would become a reality, many people would have been surprised to witness some of the technological advances just around the corner on planet Earth. Today, robots are not only used to perform simple tasks such as vacuuming floors in an average household — robots are also being trusted to perform complex surgeries that would have previously only been entrusted to the hands of an expert surgeon.
2 February 2015
One of the best ways to remove stress and concern from your loved ones in the event of your death is to consult with an estate planning attorney. Having clear wishes for those who you leave behind removes any guess work, and also makes it much more likely that your last and ultimate wishes will be carried out. Estate planning, however, is not a simple process, and many people don't know where to begin.
27 January 2015
Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of auto accidents. However, you don't just accuse somebody of driving while distracted without backing up your claims with evidence. Here are some of the sources you may use to gather such forms of evidence: Police Report Police reports offer one of the best ways of proving distracted driving. This can either be from the official report of the police officers handling the investigation or court testimony of a police officer who witnessed the distraction.
22 January 2015
Going through a nasty divorce is one thing, but trying to figure out how much you are going to pay in child support is another matter entirely. Every case has a certain formula that is used to determine what you are responsible for paying the custodial party. When determining child support, the court will look at how much time each one of the parents is with the child and what each parent makes.
14 January 2015
Can a letter help you win your Social Security disability claim? Possibly. How much weight the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) gives a letter in support of your disability claim depends a lot on whom the letter is from, what it has to say, and how it's written. This is what you need to know. Ask The Right People The only people that the ALJ is going to be interested in hearing from are those who can contribute to the overall picture that the ALJ has of your situation through first-hand information.
6 January 2015
If you decide to have night out at a bar, it is your right under law to be protected and safe. If other patrons in the bar display undesirable behavior such as fighting and you suffer minor or major injuries, then it is very likely that you are entitled to compensation. Understanding who should be held liable when such incidents occur, and what evidence you need to collect, will help you to prove your case.
5 January 2015
If you ever find yourself in the unfortunate situation of being charged with a crime, you may want to consider a plea bargain. This is an arrangement with the prosecutor where you plead guilty to an offense in exchange for receiving certain considerations. Most criminal cases in the United States are decided by plea bargains rather the trials. Although not as appealing as an acquittal at trial, plea bargains, or negotiated settlements, have several benefits for defendants.
5 January 2015
