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Why Consult a Lawyer After a Workplace Injury?
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Many large employers — including theme parks — treat their employees as expendable resources. If you are hurt on the job at a theme park, you might find that the theme park would rather get rid of you than pay your workers' compensation claim. Howeve
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What Are Some Causes of Fetal Distress?
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Fetal disorder may be caused by many different problems or issues during the labor process. Some of these issues which may create fetal distress may include a prolapsed umbilical cord, the umbilical cord around the neck of the fetus, the umbilical co
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How can I help reduce the number of alcohol-related traffic accidents?
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Progress has being made over the past 20 years, but in spite of all the warnings, including public awareness and education programs, stiffer penalties for violations and efforts by law enforcement agencies to protect the highways, people will still m
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What is uninsured automobile insurance?
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Uninsured auto insurance pays the bills if the person who hits you doesn't have car insurance. If you have automobile insurance in Mississippi, you will have uninsured automobile insurance unless you specifically refused it in writing. The problem is
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What is an “on the job” injury?
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One important question in workers’ compensation cases is whether you were injured on the job. Anytime you are injured on the job, you are entitled to benefits. If your injury occurred while you were in the course of performing your work duties, your
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What is a Bone Fracture?
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A bone fracture is a break in a bone. Fractures are common. Most people fracture at least one bone during their lifetime. The severity of fractures increase with age. Children's bones are more flexible and less likely to break. Falls or other acciden
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What Part Does Social Security Play in the Income Security of Disabled Workers and Their Families?
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For families with a disabled worker, Social Security benefits and earnings represent the largest shares of income-38 percent from earnings, and 38 percent from Social Security. In contrast, others aged 18-64 receive 88 percent of their family income
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Can Florida-Wide Crane Safety Regulations Prevent Construction Accidents?
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It’s no secret that construction accidents are a major concern for the building industry. Across the country, as building projects heat up during the summer months, construction accidents are causing fractures, fatalities, burn injuries, head injurie
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What is Excessive Police Force Injury ?
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A Sample Excessive Police Force Case: Respondents were alleged to have used excessive force against a prisoner while on duty on April 15, 1995. Respondents were summoned to the scene of an arrest of two individuals who were in an altercation with two
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Does strict liability apply to unchecked baggage?
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No - a carrier is still responsible for unchecked baggage, but you must prove that the airline is at fault as you have effectively retained control of this baggage by taking it on the aircraft with you. For example, a carrier is at fault if the lugga
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