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Catastrophic Injuries And Non-Economic Losses: What Do These Things Mean To You?

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If receive catastrophic facial injuries affect your ability to enjoy life, work a traditional job in the public, or spend time in the presence of other people, you may wonder if it’s possible to obtain compensation for those losses. Personal injury court recognizes both economic and non-economic claims. You may be able to file both types of claims. Learn more about your noneconomic losses and how to add them to your personal injury case below.…

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What Every Military Service Member Needs To Know About Reckless Driving Charges

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Many people don’t realize that reckless driving is a misdemeanor criminal offense, and a conviction can lead to fines, jail time, revocation of driving privilege, and/or high risk insurance premiums. For military service members, however, a reckless driving conviction can also be disastrous to their military careers. If you are in the military, whether you have been charged with reckless driving or have been lucky enough to not get caught driving recklessly yet, it’s important for you to understand how a reckless driving conviction can affect your military service and what you can do if you’ve been charged with reckless driving.…

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B-1 And H-1B Visas: Understand The Differences For Your Employees

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If you’re planning on sending an employee to the United States on business for only a short period, you should consider the differences between a B-1 visa and an H-1B visa to see which meets your needs the best.  This is what you need to know: The B-1 Visa B-1 visas are great for limited purposes. Relatively inexpensive, they’re most useful when you’re planning on being in the country just for a business meeting, to attend trade shows, to take orders, to do research, during recruiting, or while meeting your prospective investors.…

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What To Do When The Defendant Files A Counterclaim Against You

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When you file a lawsuit to obtain compensation for an auto accident, the defendant may take the opportunity to file a counterclaim against you. A counterclaim is different than an answer to a lawsuit because the goal of the is to reduce the amount of the damages you’re awarded by collecting compensation for another matter related to the accident. If you receive a counterclaim from the defendant, here’s how you must handle it.…

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Would A Birth Defect Qualify As A Birth Injury?

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According to the Center for Disease Control, about 3 percent of babies born in America every year are affected by a birth defect. Many times, these defects are caused by natural abnormalities that arise during the development process. Sometimes, though, they can be the result of a healthcare provider’s medical mistake. The question some new parents have is whether a birth defect that is caused by a doctor’s negligence would be considered a birth injury.…

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Does Your Aging Parent Live In A Nursing Home? Learn More About The Signs Of Elder Abuse

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For many people, visiting their aging parents in a nursing home can be hard because they have always been used to their parents living in their own home. You may worry about your aging parent’s safety because of the news you may have heard about elder abuse. To ensure you will know if your aging parent has suffered any type of abuse, learning the signs of it is extremely important.…

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What If Your Artificial Hip Is Defective?

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In most instances, hip replacement surgeries are successful. However, defective artificial hip parts can lead to complications. If you believe that your hip replacement surgery has led to complications, here is what you need to know. What Complications Can Occur? Ideally, following a hip replacement and recovery period, you will not experience any pain or other symptoms. However, if the artificial hip is defective, you can sometimes experience painful complications that can have an adverse impact on your life.…

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Been In A Car Accident? Two Tips To Help You Get An Affordable Attorney

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After a car accident, an attorney can be absolutely invaluable.  Good legal counsel can not only guide you through the process, but may also be the key to helping you maximize your restitution.  However, as much as you may want to hire a lawyer, there may be one critical thing standing in your way:  Money.  Your funds could be stretched to the limit, and you just may not be able to see how you’re going to be able to afford an attorney.…

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Steps To Take After Your Spouse Dies On The Job

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If you received the unfortunate news that your spouse has been in an accident while on the job, leading to their death as a result, steps need to be taken immediately to look into the cause in case it was the result of something their employer had indirectly, or even directly, caused. It is a bit difficult to prove negligence; however, with some determination and help from an attorney seasoned in wrongful death cases, you may receive compensation and even better, retain closure as to the reasoning for your loved one’s demise.…

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Double Dipping Allowed: Workers Comp And Social Security Disability

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For those who’ve suffered from a workplace injury that turned out to be permanent, you may find yourself eligible for two forms of compensation. You can draw both types of benefits at the same time; however, there are some limitations that you need to be aware of. Read on to learn a bit more about each type of benefit and how your monthly benefit amount could be adjusted when drawing both.…

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