2017

If You're Hurt At Work: When You Have The Right To Sue For Personal Injury

When you are injured at work, you have the right to receive workers compensation benefits. This is insurance that covers your income in the event that you get hurt at work and can't do your job for awhile. If you are seriously injured and no longer able to return to work, you will be covered by workers compensation and disability coverage until you reach retirement age. The problem is, this money is usually not enough for you to live on in any comfortable way, yet you can't sue your employer simply for getting hurt on the job.

Conviction Overturned? You May Be Owed a Fine Refund

When a person is convicted of a crime, it's not unusual for the court to order the defendant to pay court fines and/or restitution. What happens to that money when the court overturns the conviction, though? A recent decision by the Supreme Court affirmed what many courts in other jurisdictions already knew; the money should be refunded to defendants as soon as possible. Here's more information about the case that lead to this decision and how you can get your money back from the court.

How To Recover Money For Loss Of Use After A Car Accident

When a car accident occurs that was not your fault but has left you without a vehicle for a while, you might be able to file a claim for loss of use after the accident. Seeking compensation for this is not always easy when you try settling a case without a lawyer, which is why you may want to consider hiring a car accident lawyer to help you settle your case.

Understanding Liability Issues When A Car Accident Occurs With A Company Vehicle

If you have been injured in an accident or if your car has sustained a great deal of damage that your insurance does not cover, then you may want to sue the other driver for damages. While some auto accident cases can be settled fairly quickly, certain things can complicate an auto accident case. This can happen if the driver that hit you was driving for work purposes at the time.