On the Job: How Construction Workers are...
On the Job: How Construction Workers are Protected
Working in the construction industry can be very fast paced and dangerous. Employees are surrounded by large equipment, supply piles, scaffolding, and moving vehicles. The work requires the use of dangerous tools, and is often performed above ground....
Family Pet Fights: Your Liability for Do...
Family Pet Fights: Your Liability for Dog Bites
South Carolina dog bite laws are different than most other states. South Carolina law states that the owner of a dog, or someone caring for a dog, is strictly liable for the actions of that dog, regardless of where the dog bite takes place. Under strict...
Break From Boredom - Not From Comm...
Break From Boredom - Not From Common Sense
A vacation any time of the year is a welcome departure from our daily lives. A break from demanding jobs, a break from schoolwork, and a change in scenery all function to help us rejuvenate and recharge our batteries. During the cold winter months, a...
Workers Comp: Protecting the Rights of t...
Workers Comp: Protecting the Rights of the Injured
There was a long period in American history where workers really didn’t have many rights. They could be worked for far more than eight hours a day and, if they were injured, could simply be sent upon their way and easily replaced. Luckily, this...
How Do You Cope When Your Doctor Makes Y...
How To Cope When Your Doctor Makes You Sick
Medical malpractice occurs much more often than most people realize, as it is the third leading cause of death in the United States. There are an estimated 200,000 deaths annually as a result of medical malpractice. The typical patient tends to trust their...
Accepting An Insurance Settlement: What ...
Accepting An Insurance Settlement: What Are Your Options?
When you have been involved in a car accident, you will be approached by the insurance company representing the at-fault driver with a settlement offer. Many times, this will begin shortly after the accident took place. The insurance company...
Why To Stay Safe When Biking To Work...
Why To Stay Safe When Riding A Bike To Work
In America, bikes are big. Last year bikers spent more than six billion dollars on new bicycles, parts and accessories, according to a U.S. Bicycle Market 2012 Report. In metropolitan areas, bikes can be a quick and inexpensive mode of transportation....
5 Ways to Cut Red Tape Out of an Acciden...
5 Ways to Cut Red Tape Out of an Accident Claim
One of the biggest problems you will face when you have been in a car accident is dealing with the insurance company. Insurance companies are famous for denying benefits, forgetting types of compensation, and pushing for an early settlement to cut their...
US vs Japan: The Difference in Whistlebl...
US vs Japan: The Difference in Whistleblowers Laws
In the United States, if someone is working for a corporation, government agency, or other legal entity, and discovers that there is illegal activity taking place, they have legal protection under the Whistleblowers Act to report these violations.
The...
Drunk or Sober? How Police Test for Impa...
Drunk or Sober? How Police Test for Impaired Driving
When the police suspect that you may be driving under the influence, they have the authority to pull you over. After you’ve stopped, an officer may require you to undergo “field sobriety tests.” These are simple, non-intrusive tests...
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