So, you don't have medical insurance, or your policy has a very high deductible or co-insurance rate. That could mean that you don't want to spend the money on a medical examination after a car crash. After all, you've already got to worry about missed work and...
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Why would my workers’ compensation claim be denied?
If you work in a particularly high-risk profession, for example, if you are a construction worker, you have a significant risk of becoming injured at work at some point in your career. If you do become injured, you may not be able to continue earning an income during...
Ways to show negligence in a slip-and-fall claim
Suffering an injury due to slipping and falling while on a private premises is surprisingly common. While medical services may need to be sought and wages may be lost as a result of these incidents, not all of them will result in a successful premises liability claim....
Key signs of a sexist workplace
By law, workplaces should be inclusive and they should not discriminate against employees based on gender. However, it's an unfortunate fact that many employees report being subject to sexism or sexual harassment at work. They can often be made to feel embarrassed,...
The different levels of force used by police
Police must make sure that peace is maintained across the country and that people are protected by any type of criminal activity. When doing their duty, it is sometimes necessary for them to use force to protect themselves or others. While force is appropriate in...
Understanding the meaning of quid pro quo harassment
All employees are legally protected from sexual harassment in the workplace. However, for a worker to be able to protect themselves against such behavior, they must first have a good understanding of what constitutes sexual harassment. There are two main types of...
Gaining workers’ compensation as an undocumented immigrant
If you are an undocumented immigrant and you have been injured at work, you may be worried about whether you can gain workers' compensation. Since you are not legally authorized to work in the U.S., it's understandable that you would be concerned. There are heavy...
Comparative negligence law in New York
Being involved in a car accident usually results in damages of some sort. The damages that you experience could be limited to property damage, but they could also include personal injury that requires medical attention. Even if you were involved in a minor accident,...
The Child Victims Act has resulted in a surge of lawsuits
On Wednesday, August 14, 2019, the Child Victims Act went into effect in New York. This is a long-awaited act in the state that will make it easier for those who were victims of sexual abuse as children to take action and get justice as adults. The act changes several...
The use of power in sexual harassment cases
Many instances of sexual harassment occur through the abuse of power. This is why it is important to recognize situations in which coworkers and managers abuse their power for personal gain. If any reference to sex is involved in this abuse of power, it may be...