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If you are struggling against physical, financial, and emotional hardships after a distracted driving or texting and driving accident that injured you seriously or caused the wrongful death of a loved one, you should read the below frequently asked questions (FAQs) on distracted driving accidents, and then, contact one of our experienced distracted driving accident lawyers…
1. Stop, but be safe. Stop. No matter how minor the car accident, don’t leave the scene. Check yourself for injuries and then check on your passengers. Turn on your car’s flashers or hazard lights. If it is okay to leave the vehicle, get out of traffic as soon as possible. Move out of harm’s…
If you are a business owner or shareholder and are experiencing a dispute within your business or with another entity, you must have an experienced business attorney who understands your business and is experienced in resolving the controversy through mediation or litigation. Read below for more information regarding business and corporate disputes. What is…
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and workers’ compensation are two entirely different laws. About FMLA The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal act that was passed in 1993. It requires employers covered by the Act to allow an employee to take leave to take care of family and medical issues without…
Does a will have to be filed when someone dies? There is no requirement that an existing will be filed upon someone’s death. However, it may be necessary to file a will to properly transfer property or an interest in property held by the deceased by his or her wishes. What if a will is…
The federal government cannot be sued like individuals and corporations. It enjoys what is known as sovereign immunity. However, Congress has created a mechanism and procedure so that certain claims can be made and recovery can be awarded for damages done to individuals by a federal entity or employees of the federal government. This is…
Can workers’ compensation payments be garnished? In certain circumstances, some of your worker’s compensation benefits may be subject to garnishment. Can workers’ compensation run concurrently with FMLA? You can receive workers’ compensation benefits while on FMLA leave. Can workers’ compensation claims be retroactive? Workers’ compensation benefits can be paid now for benefits that should have…
Workers who suffer an on-the-job injury or death are generally covered by workers’ compensation. However, if a worker is working overseas, many are confused about whether or how they are covered. The Defense Base Act provides special coverage for injuries and deaths to overseas civilian workers who provide services through federal government contracts. It…
What compensation can I receive if I’ve been in a car accident? If you are in a car accident caused by someone else, you could recover damages in the form of lost wages, out-of-pocket expenses, damage to your property, and pain and suffering. Even if the accident is your fault, you may have insurance coverage…
Have you or a loved one been injured at work? Read these Workers Compensation Tips and contact Attorney, Jacob Maples today. Entitled to Wage Replacement There are a number of lost wage benefits available. Temporary disability is while you are out of work under doctor’s restrictions. Temporary partial disability is when you can go back…