What are tips to find an accident claim lawyer? When you’ve been injured in an accident that was not your fault, you may be off work, incapacitated and in pain. The last thing you have the energy for is a legal battle, and in any case, where do you start? How can you be sure […]
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Thinking of Blowing the Whistle? Know Your Rights
Human nature being what it is, there are times you might witness unethical, criminal or negligent activities at the company where you work. When this happens, it’s natural for a person with integrity to want to do something about it. If you see a co-worker harassing someone, you might want to file a complaint. If […]
Loss of Consortium: What it is and How it Can Affect You
Loss of consortium is the legal term applied to intangible aspects of a personal relationship when an individual is a victim of significant injuries or wrongful death due to the negligence of a responsible party. All cases are adjudicated by financial damage awards and are normally determined by exact dollar amounts from a traditional formula, […]
Big Payouts for Work Accidents Hit Headlines
Compensation for accidents at work isn’t always well received and the ‘compensation culture’ that is usually credited with beginning in the UK is feared by a lot of the mass media here in the UK. Just over the past week we’ve heard of a few cases that have been released under the Freedom of Information […]
Getting Out Of A Traffic Ticket 101
We’ve heard the stories: a girl gets pulled over for speeding, turns on the waterworks, and the cop simply ignores that ticket he was reaching for and issues a mild warning instead. Is it true? Can crying really get someone out of a traffic ticket? Chances are that crying your way out of a traffic […]
Injured in an Auto Accident? What you Should Know
In most areas of the United States, owning an automobile is an absolute necessity. Even in places with great public transportation systems, a vehicle still comes in handy. Unfortunately, due to the large number of people out on the road, traffic accidents are bound to happen. In fact, an auto insurance industry study showed that […]
Did You Know That Allergy Medications May Cause Impaired Driving?
(U. S. Law and generally) Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious traffic violation and can lead to mandatory jail time. DUI is often mistakenly considered a driving while drunk offense. In reality, DUI occurs when you operate any vehicle under the influence of any substance that can impair your ability to drive. This includes […]
Facts about Drunk Driving Accidents
Drunk driving and speeding are the two leading causes of traffic fatalities and injuries. In 2010, more than 10,000 people were killed due to the actions of a drunk driver, and this accounts for 31 percent of all of the traffic fatalities that occurred that year. Additionally, more than 524,000 traffic injuries are attributed to […]
What Not To Do On a Motorcycle in Pennsylvania or Elsewhere
Everybody always tells you what you have to do to stay safe on your motorcycle. You heard plenty about using your mirrors and performing safety scans back in motorcycle safety class, but have you ever stopped to consider some of the things you should not do while you’re riding your motorcycle? In the event of […]
ICO fine companies for PPI spam texts
Recently two PPI spammers were fined £440,000 for sending out lots of nuisance texts and calls, which were gathered illegally. The two culprits, Gary McNeish and Chris Niebel sent out 840,000 spam texts a day from their company. The ICO lawyers suggested that people could be entitled to compensation from the Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) […]