Migraines aren’t like ordinary headaches—they won’t go away with a couple of Advil and a glass of water. It’s estimated that 13% of U.S. adults have migraines and 2-3 million suffers have them as a chronic condition. All told, migraines rank as the 19th most common cause of disability according to the World Health Organization—but is it something that’s covered under workers’ comp? Are your migraines caused by your job?…
Read More »After you’ve been injured in a car accident, there are some important decisions that will need to be made. One of the most important of these decisions is how you’ll be compensated for your damages. The other party’s insurance company may be trying to get you to settle so that they can close the case. However, before you sign a settlement agreement, you need to hire a motor vehicle accident attorney.…
Read More »More than one million people are arrested for driving drunk each year—and not all of them are adults. Ten percent of teens admit that they’ve operated a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol, and alcohol plays a role in 17% of fatal car crashes that involve male or female drivers under the age of 21. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that figure jumps from 17% to 25% if you focus exclusively on teenage boys who drive while drunk.…
Read More »If you live in the state of Massachusetts and you have a baby in your home, you may be protected against having your electricity shut off. This is especially true if you are also having financial troubles and the disconnection is due to past due bills. This protection is because the state of Massachusetts has laws in place to protect low income families with small children from disconnection. If you are a low-income parent with small children, it is in your best interest to know more about how this works.…
Read More »When you are planning to file a personal injury lawsuit, it is crucial that you carefully monitor what you are posting on your social media accounts. Social media is prevalent today, and much of what you post can possibly be used as evidence against you in court. The following are some things you should keep in mind when dealing with social media during a personal injury case: Access To Your Social Media Accounts…
Read More »Bigamy is the act of getting married while you are already married to someone else. This act does carry legal consequences for individuals guilty of the offense. However, this will depend on the state where bigamy happened and the specific situation of the bigamist. Here’s all you need to know about the legal consequences for committing bigamy knowingly and unknowingly. What Constitutes as Bigamy? Bigamy only happens at the conclusion of a second marriage when the first marriage still stands and the former spouse is still alive.…
Read More »Did your scalp get burned after getting your hair treated at a beauty salon? If you are now missing a lot of hair and feel embarrassed, you might be able to file a lawsuit for what you experienced. It is in your best interest to hire a lawyer to assist with the lawsuit to make the case go along smoother. Take a look at this article to learn about a few services that a personal injury lawyer might provide to assist with your case.…
Read More »Most lawyers strive to provide the best services possible to their clients. If, at any point in time, a client is not happy with the legal services he or she receives from his/her lawyers or legal team, there are things he/she can do to correct this problem. From least to greatest severity and action, you can do one or more of the following when you are not happy with the services you have received.…
Read More »Even though your child has a disability, there is no guarantee that he or she will be eligible to receive Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, benefits. The Social Security Administration, or SSA, reviews various factors including your household’s income to determine eligibility. To improve the chances that your child receives the benefits needed, here are some steps you can take. Talk to Your Child’s Doctor In order to qualify for SSI, your child must have a formal diagnosis of a medical condition that is expected to last 12 months or longer and that impairs your child’s abilities.…
Read More »Both individuals and businesses can file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Small businesses routinely use this route to wind down their operations; the responsibility of selling assets and paying back creditors falls into the hands of the trustee. However, not every insolvent small business should go down this route. For example, these three conditions should make you think twice before filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy for your small business: You Haven’t Decided To Wind Down The Business…
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