Category Archives: Legal
Dec 26th, 2011Posted by Terry Stanfield
Workers compensation is a great thing but most people never look into it until something bad happens. Until the early part of the 20th century, workers in the United States had few options if they were injured on their jobs. Somebody who has hurt while working or became ill because of working conditions could sue the employer, but most often the employers would win lawsuits.
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Dec 26th, 2011Posted by Richard Craig
Although it is not illegal for traders to canvas customers for work in the UK, there is an increasing proliferation of unsavoury characters taking consumers for a ride. A new campaign has been launched to tackle this.
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Dec 23rd, 2011Posted by John Cunningham
This article is all about what to do when you get a DUI.
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Dec 21st, 2011Posted by Richard Craig
Advertising is coming under scrutiny, and personal injury firms are set to have their marketing curbed.
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Dec 21st, 2011Posted by Terry Stanfield
Knowing what makes a personal injury case can be critical for an individual who has been involved in an incident and finds themselves unable to afford proper treatment. Many times individuals do not consider the long term affects of an injury that may seem minor when it occurs.
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Dec 21st, 2011Posted by Stephen Kelly
Mental State at the Time of the Offense, sometimes abbreviated as MSO, is a determination of a defendant's state of mind at the time he or she committed a crime. When a defendant's mental state is at question, a sanity evaluation may be requested by the court, the defense, or the prosecution.
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Dec 14th, 2011Posted by Terry Stanfield
Getting hurt during the job can become painful in more ways than one. Not only is a person physically injured, but he or she can lose income due to the the injury. What's more, there can be medical bills to deal with.
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Dec 14th, 2011Posted by Stephen Kelly
Under certain circumstances, juveniles may be charged as adults. In these cases a psychological evaluation may be requested by the court, prosecution, or defense in order to help address questions that are relevant for transferring the case from delinquency proceedings to the criminal justice system or vice-versa.
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Dec 7th, 2011Posted by Lawrence White
Modern times have taught people a slew of lessons in life, one of which is to be vigilant and keep an eye on the preservation of one's basic human rights
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Dec 5th, 2011Posted by Terry Stanfield
Worker's Compensation was established to protect both employers and employees. Employers can budget costs by using insurance plans to cover payments to injured workers rather than risking litigation.
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Dec 3rd, 2011Posted by Stephen Kelly
A forensic psychiatrist is often asked to do an evaluation related to child custody at various points in the divorce process. He or she may also be asked to give opinions on visitation schedules and to determine the need for psychiatric treatment for members of the family to cope with the stressful situation of divorce or separation.
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Nov 29th, 2011Posted by Richard Craig
The ash cloud hasn't been the only thing making the company cough up this year
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Nov 29th, 2011Posted by Lawrence White
As a wronged party, there are several grounds by which you can press actions against the police. You cannot simply let unjust deeds slide, most especially if the laws say that you are on the right side of the judicial fence.
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Nov 28th, 2011Posted by Terry Stanfield
A worker who's injured on the job should first file a claim form, available from the employer. Next the worker can expect to undergo an independent medical examination by a physician chosen by the employer's insurance company. It's important for the employee to pay close attention to the doctor's diagnosis, to ask questions and to make notes of the examination afterward.
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Nov 27th, 2011Posted by John Cunningham
This article is all about what to do when you get a DUI.
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Nov 25th, 2011Posted by Richard Craig
David Montague-Rendall was nearly crushed when the stage he was performing on collapsed from beneath him at the Copenhagen Opera House in 2005.
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Nov 24th, 2011Posted by Terry Stanfield
Employers can budget costs by using insurance plans to cover payments to injured workers rather than risking litigation. Employees have access to an income when unable to work due to a job related illness or injury. While Worker's Compensation statutes are different in every state, the basic plans are very similar.
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Nov 21st, 2011Posted by Richard Craig
There is an undeniable element of playing to the gallery in Lord Young's anti-health and safety proposals. He makes some good points, but there are more deep-rooted issues at stake.
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Nov 21st, 2011Posted by Lawrence White
Road accidents can be nasty and could involve many people and vehicles. Grievous injuries could be caused to anyone, especially in the case of head on collisions. Many road accidents are linked to car accidents in Scotland.
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Nov 19th, 2011Posted by Terry Stanfield
There once was a time when a worker who was injured on the job had little recourse. Not just was he physically injured, he lost income and had medical bills to pay. Sometimes the injury left a worker disabled and unable to provide for his family. The worker had few options besides to sue the employer for compensation.
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Nov 19th, 2011Posted by Stephen Kelly
Competency to Stand Trial, sometimes abbreviated as CST, is the competency evaluation to determine if a defendant in a court case has the mental ability to understand the charges against him or her and work with his or her attorney in the preparation process and the trial itself.
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Nov 11th, 2011Posted by Terry Stanfield
Do you know what a personal injury claim entails? These are legal actions which deal with an individual injury due to the negligence of another person or a conscious act.
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Nov 11th, 2011Posted by Lawrence White
Anyone who believes that they have been wrongly fully arrested by the police, mistreated whilst in police custody or believe that the police have breached their Human Rights should waste no time in contacting a law firm who has a team of specialists who will be able to offer help, advice and representation on their behalf.
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Nov 8th, 2011Posted by Stephen Kelly
The Miranda warning (also referred to as Miranda rights) is a warning that is required to be given by police in the United States to criminal suspects in police custody (or in a custodial interrogation) before they are questioned to inform them about their constitutional rights.
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Nov 8th, 2011Posted by George Karonis
Supreme Court to review GPS Tracking case, the issue whether a law enforcement officer must first obtain a warrant before use a global positioning tracking device on a suspects' vehicle.
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Nov 6th, 2011Posted by Michiel Van Kets
Looking for a professional legal service that can assist you in claiming compensation after an accident at home or at work? Speak to legal advisors in confidence about your accident and injury and get expert help in getting your life back in order.
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Oct 31st, 2011Posted by Terry Stanfield
It took more than a year but a medical malpractice lawsuit was settled quietly using money drawn on a private bank. Famous doctors and famous hospitals make it very difficult to get lawyers to do their best in such cases. This is most true when you have to make a contingency agreement to pay the legal fees.
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Oct 28th, 2011Posted by John Cunningham
This article is all about what to do when you get a DUI.
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Oct 28th, 2011Posted by Paul Headley
Construction accidents at building sites are a common danger in the United Kingdom. These are work related accidents and stand second in accident claims cases after car accident claims.
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Oct 24th, 2011Posted by Terry Stanfield
Many people do not really think about personal injury until they are injured. This is when one may begin to wonder what makes a personal injury case.
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Oct 21st, 2011Posted by John Cunningham
This article is all about what to do when you get a DUI.
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Oct 18th, 2011Posted by Richard Craig
Who is at fault for spectator deaths during motor races? The people who stand in the path of the cars or the people that let them stand there in the first place?
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Oct 15th, 2011Posted by Paul Headley
If you want to become a criminal defence solicitor, then you must know what you are up against. The journey is a long one and it is one of continuous learning as you keep learning from each case that you fight for your client.
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Oct 11th, 2011Posted by Richard Craig
A former champion athlete left brain damaged by a horrific car accident twelve years ago has been awarded the nation's biggest payout to date.
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Oct 8th, 2011Posted by John Cunningham
This article is all about what to do when you get a DUI.
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Oct 7th, 2011Posted by Terry Stanfield
Funding for compensation programs is normally provided in one of three ways. In the majority of states, employers are required to obtain policies from insurance providers to cover their claims. In a very few states, employers pay into a state operated fund that processes claims and distributes payments.
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Oct 4th, 2011Posted by John Cunningham
This article is all about what to do when you get a DUI.
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Oct 4th, 2011Posted by Terry Stanfield
There are various types of malpractice, from accounting to legal and medical, the world malpractice is generally attributed to professional services that are complex and governed by strict legislation. For the purposes of this malpractice attorney piece, we shall concentrate on medical malpractice and look at the implications of this in the US.
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