When you have been hurt by a work-related accident or illness, you are probably entitled to certain benefits. Your employer provides you with coverage that includes medical expenses and a partial disability salary if you are told to stay home and get better. At some point, your situation may turn a corner. Read on so that you will be ready for maximum medical improvement (MMI). A Turning Point Once your workers' compensation claim is approved, you will begin to receive monetary benefits.
7 November 2022
The National Council on Aging reports that "up to five million older Americans are abused every year." Nursing home abuse is a huge problem and one that is often underreported. Family members who suspect their loved ones are being abused in a nursing home may not know how to proceed. Here are some signs of nursing home abuse, what you can do if you suspect your loved one is a victim, and when to call a nursing home abuse lawyer.
10 October 2022
As an employee, accidents can happen in your office or workplace, causing serious injuries. You should file a workers' settlement claim if you are sure you got injured because the employer was somehow negligent. Nonetheless, filing one can be a challenging and stressful process. For this reason, look for a competent workers' compensation lawyer to help you. The process involves certain steps you can't successfully handle alone. Furthermore, you don't know the kind of evidence you should present to prove that your employer is liable for your injuries.
14 September 2022
Are you being hounded by creditors? Are they threatening to take further legal action, such as foreclosure? If so, you need the protection of bankruptcy as soon as possible. But what does bankruptcy filing do to protect you from creditors? And what can they still do even after you file? Here's a short guide to what your creditors can and cannot do. 1. Creditors Can Attend the 341 Meeting The 341, or creditors meeting, is the main opportunity to verify your bankruptcy facts under oath and answer any questions regarding them.
16 August 2022
Does your foreign spouse have children and you want to bring them all to the United States? Sponsoring a foreign spouse can be complicated, but the process is even more complicated when there are multiple foreigners involved. The reason is that there is a substantial amount of paperwork to fill out, and you must also show solid evidence that marriage fraud is not being committed. Making the simplest mistake when filling out the documents to sponsor your foreign family can lead to an extensive delay and a denial.
19 July 2022
Involved in a recent auto accident? Hopefully, the accident was minor and no one was seriously injured. Regardless, you should consult a lawyer specializing in car accident cases to make sure that your interests are protected. Although many people assume that in most cases you can simply let the insurance companies sort things out, this could leave you vulnerable to legal or financial harm. Here are some examples of how an auto accident expert can help you avoid any serious negative consequences of a vehicular mishap.
21 June 2022
Police are not infallible; they do make mistakes, and one of those is wrongly accusing people of driving under the influence when they were actually sober. Unfortunately, a mistake like this on their part could mean a mountain of legal and financial trouble for you. Here are two things you should do when you find yourself in this situation. Document Everything One of your best defenses against a wrongful DUI charge is to document everything you can about the situation.
23 May 2022
