Law

  • Reasons Why Your Workers Comp Claim Might Have Been Denied

    If you were recently injured at work, then a workers comp claim is a very useful tool. However, if your claim was denied, then you might be confused about exactly why that happened. Thankfully, by correcting your claim, you can dispute the denial and resubmit your claim. To help you get a better idea of what went wrong the first time around, here are four common reasons why workers comp claims are denied:
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  • 3 Tips For Filing A Breach Of Contract Lawsuit

    In a criminal case, charges are typically brought forth by the county or municipality after a person is charged with a crime, and the defendant faces possible legal consequences. Civil lawsuits are quite different-- anyone can file a civil lawsuit against an individual or company, and if a person wins their case, the other party will be required to pay monetary damages. Civil lawsuits are often brought forth when there is a breach of contract.
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  • A Pain In The Neck: The Truth About Whiplash

    Did your car get rear-ended during a minor car accident? Are you feeling a little sore after a collision? You may write off a small amount of pain as normal. However, it is important to understand that even the simplest car accidents can cause devastating injuries. One of the most common injuries is whiplash. Whiplash is a neck injury that stems from sudden, rapid neck movement. This frequently occurs during all types of automobile accidents.
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  • Injuries And Homeowners Insurance

    If a person is injured on your property and you hear from their team of personal injury lawyers as a result, you might be feeling a little nervous. But relax -- in most cases your homeowners insurance will cover you. Third party claims like these, in which another person's lawyers seek compensation from your insurance company, are usually covered by your homeowners insurance. It will cover the injured person's medical bills up to the limit of your policy.
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  • Money Laundered By A Business Partner: What A Lawyer Can Do

    Have you been suspicious that your business partner has been laundering money for his or her personal interests? If you are sure that your business partner is laundering money but don't have evidence to prove that it is happening, it is time for you to hire a litigation lawyer. Discover below how a litigation lawyer will help you get the evidence that you need against your business partner and recover the money that was laundered.
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  • Passenger Injuries And Lawsuits: 3 Factors That Influence These Cases

    People who are injured in an accident often have the right to sue the at-fault driver for damages. This is especially true in cases involving reckless driving. Speeding, disregarding traffic laws, and driving while under the influence are all examples of reckless driving. If you're a passenger in a car that is involved in an accident where the driver of the other car is at fault, you can sue the other driver.
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  • Who Gets The House In A Divorce?

    Dividing assets during divorce can be a messy and drawn-out process, especially when it comes to high-value property such as your home. The following offers an in-depth explanation of what may happen to your home as you and your spouse undergo divorce proceedings. The Date of Home Purchase Matters One of the most important considerations for determining what happens to a house after divorce is the date that the home was purchased.
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  • Self Defense And "Stand Your Ground" Defenses: What You Can Learn From Two Famous Cases

    A successful self-defense defense requires evidence that you weren't able to retreat and avoid the threat, you only used force necessary to meet the threat, and you stopped when the threat was over. Stand-your-ground laws do not require you to retreat when facing a threat, are more liberal about the amount of force that can be used, and expand coverage to meeting a life threatening situation with force anywhere you have a legal right to be (as long as you aren't engaged in an illegal activity).
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  • Can You Still Apply For Disability Benefits With A Poor Medical Treatment History?

    The Social Security Administration, or SSA, places a great deal of importance on your medical records when evaluating whether or not you qualify to receive Social Security disability benefits. If you have been unable to receive medical treatment due to financial problems or other reasons, your chances of receiving disability can be impacted. However, it is still possible. Here are some options for improving the likelihood you can still get benefits.
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  • Law Tips: Tips For Your Business Partnership Agreement

    You've always wanted to start a business, and you are finally seizing that opportunity with the help of your partner. You may want to make sure you do everything right because business partnerships are somewhat similar to a marriage: everything must be in sync. The following guide will show you a few things to consider when drafting up a business partnership agreement. What The Agreement Should Include It might be helpful to first--before you and your business partner get started with this agreement--understand what both you and your partner expect out of your partnership.
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