No one expects to be hurt at work. The problem is that many people are. In 2013, there were 327,060 injuries at work that included strains, sprains and muscle tears. There were also at least 229,190 injuries from trips, slips and falls. These resulted in 170,450 back injuries. Workers compensation exists to help people hurt…
When people commit crimes, there are consequences for their actions, and sometimes they go to jail. However, depending on the severity of the situation, sometimes, a person can get out of jail through a bond. For example, I once had a friend who ended up getting arrested, but he ended up getting out of jail…
We want to think that roads are safe. Most of the time, you are safe while driving. At the very least, you can ensure that your own driving tactics are safe. However, everyone makes mistakes — and certainly, you can’t trust that everyone will be driving as safely as you do. What happens, then, when…
Do you need a good debt collection attorney? If you extended a loan to someone and are having trouble recovering the money from them, you could benefit from a debt collection attorney. If you owe a debt that you are unable to repay and are being harassed by debt collectors, you could also benefit from…
Protection for whistleblowers is important for a number of reasons, which is why there are so many strict regulations and procedures when it comes to whistleblower protection. These are put in place to protect employees from potential retaliation, as well as to help fully investigate their claims. But what exactly is whistleblower law? What does…
Working for the railroad companies can be an exciting and dangerous job. It can be exciting to be around something that is so historical and important to our society and culture. Railroads were one of the first modes of transportation and they are still a popular and widely enjoyed way to travel long distances. However,…
The law system in our country tends to be for the purpose of equality. Every person, regardless of their crime committed or the crime they are accused of committing is subject to certain civil rights. This means that even if you are under arrest, you still have rights. You still have rights to being treated…
If you have been involved in some sort of accident and have been injured then chances are, you will be needing an accident attorney to represent you during the case proceedings. An accident lawyer can help you in several ways. Here are some things that you should know before hiring from a personal injury law…
Financial problems can affect people at any time. Dealing with severe debt and financial trouble can often lead to someone needing to file for bankruptcy. Working with experienced chapter 13 bankruptcy attorneys can make the process easier and a little less intimidating. These experts will go over all the basics that you need to know…
Have you or someone you know suffered consequences for identifying or criticizing malicious behavior in an institutional space? If so, you may need to seek out a whistleblower attorney. These professionals specialize in whistleblower protection, shielding those who seek to pinpoint fraud or malicious behavior in government spaces and helping the individuals in question to…
