Legal Insights

How Allowing Remote Work Can Affect Your Business

The COVID-19 pandemic forced many businesses to allow their employees to work remotely on what they thought would be a temporary basis. But now, almost a year later, those temporary remote work arrangements may have become permanent. With remote work becoming more common, are businesses inadvertently running afoul of federal, state, or local employment laws that relate to remote workers and how businesses treat them? Wages, Hours and Overtime The federal Fair Labor Standards Act, as well as s...

Are You Eligible to Receive Workers Compensation Benefits?

If you are injured while at work, whether in a slip and fall accident, a construction accident, an accident with machinery, or a work-related car accident, you may be entitled to receive workers compensation benefits. These benefits are paid out of your employer’s workers compensation insurance policy, which most employers are required by law to carry. But to receive benefits, there are a few things you will need to show. Are you an employee? The very first thing you will need to show to ge...

Deciding Whether to Get a High-Profile Criminal Defense Lawyer

Someday, you might find yourself in a situation where you need to hire a criminal defense lawyer. Presumably, this is a tough time for you. The charges you face could derail your life if the jury convicts you.You’re going to need to get yourself a criminal defense lawyer, but how will you find one? You can look based on how much they cost, their prior experience, or several other factors. However, maybe you want to retain a lawyer who’s famous for representing individuals in high-profile cri...

How Can Your Divorce Lawyer Help You with Child Custody and Visitation?

Divorce is a complicated legal issue, and it involves a lot of mental exhaustion, especially when it has a contention about child custody. Custody implies the legal right of a parent to keep the child.   If you and your partner reach a middle ground on child custody and visitation, then it's good for you and your child. But if you fail to reach an agreement, it's best to take the help of a divorce attorney to settle the matters. Here are some ways how your divorce lawyer can help you with ...

A Denver Car Accident Lawyer Explains Dealing with Insurance Companies

When you are injured in an auto accident caused by someone else's negligence, you will likely pursue compensation for your damages. In most cases, that means dealing with the at-fault driver's insurance company. Insurance adjusters will try to make you believe they have your best interests in mind, but that's not the case at all. That is why many accident victims hire experienced Denver car accident lawyers to protect their rights. Insurance Companies Might Try to Get You to Settle Quickly De...

When is a Slip and Fall Accident Legally Actionable?

Each year in the U.S., over 8.5 million people sustain injuries from falls, and another 35,000 sustain fatal fall-related injuries. Slip and fall injuries can happen at home, at work, or on the premises of a negligent property owner. Some are accidents and couldn’t have been prevented, but many others are the result of negligence. How do you know when you have a legal case after a slip and fall? The best way to find out is to meet with an experienced Miami slip and fall lawyer from our firm. ...

Slip and Fall Accident Involving Seniors: Can You File a Claim?

Seniors are frail. One accident, which may not cause pain to younger people, can send the elderly straight to the emergency room. A simple slip or fall is among the most common accidents among the 60 and above age groups. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year, around 3 million people are treated in emergency rooms nationwide because of injuries due to slipping/tripping and falling. One in five of them will receive serious injuries such as broken bones or head im...

Statistics Of Personal Injury Cases Nationwide

We live in a world filled with situations that can cause injury and there are many personal injury insurance claims and lawsuits every year. Injuries are very expensive and painful and they take victims away from work and family activities. If you have been injured in an accident or if you have a family member who was hurt in a crash, there are a few statistics that you may find interesting. How many accident victims do emergency rooms see a year? According to the Center for Disease Cont...

Which Type of Personal Injuries are the Most Common in Lawsuits?

Millions of people get injured unintentionally in the United States every year. According to statistics gathered by the Centers for Disease Control, over 39.5 million people go to doctors each year because of accidental injuries. A further 24.5 million people have to go to the emergency room because of accidental injuries as well. Accidental injuries are the stuff of lawsuits if they happen due to someone else's mistakes or because of their carelessness. But what are the most common types of inj...

What Should You Do After Being Charged for DUI in Las Vegas?

Las Vegas, or the state of Nevada in general, has stringent driving laws. The state reported 12,720 vehicle collisions and 217 fatalities in 2016 alone. 2020 was, in fact, the worst year for the state of Nevada as road fatalities increased by 6% from 2019. So if you do get charged with DUI in Las Vegas DUI lawyer can help you with the case.This article explores your option as a first-time DUI offender in Las Vegas. What Happens after DUI Conviction in Las Vegas? When someone is charged with DUI,...

Is There A Benefit To Using A Miami Law Firm For A Maritime Lawsuit?

If you have suffered an injury or some type of abuse when traveling on a cruise ship, you are probably considering a lawsuit. It may be your first inclination to look for a lawyer near home. However, you may want to consider hiring an attorney in South Florida.The vast majority of cruise ships in the world register themselves under the Bahaman flag they have their headquarters in the United States. Celebrity Cruises, Disney Cruises, and Norwegian Cruise Line all have their headquarters in th...

What are the different types of criminal defenses?

Whenever a person is accused of a crime, it is only natural for them to try to defend themselves. After all, their freedom may depend on the outcome of their trial. According to criminal defense lawyer Stephen G. Cobb, a good private defense lawyer is one who can find an angle to place doubt in the minds of jurors, which is the minimum legal standard for an acquittal.The criminal defense attorney will work to show discrepancies in the case of the prosecution. If The rights of the accused wer...

How Can an Attorney Help in Dealing with Treatment Disputes After a Serious Workplace Injury

Although rare, you cannot rule out getting injured in your workplace, or your psychological health may be affected due to work pressures. In either case, you are entitled to claim workers’ compensation. Visit website of a top attorney to learn more about how to go about getting fair compensation for your injury.  Pre-existing Injury or Illness Even if you have a pre-existing injury, illness, or disease, which is worsened while working, you are still entitled to compensation because of...

Top Tips for Organizing Communication Around a Divorce

Communication is essential in every relationship. However, it can be even more critical after the relationship is over. Of course, no one marries with the idea of divorce in mind. Nonetheless, many marriages often find their end in the courtroom. If you are preparing for a divorce, here are some tips that will help you better organize your communication around it. Look for an Online Divorce Service Finding a good lawyer that will handle all the paperwork can be a challenging task. Sometimes, t...

What can I expect during my Personal Injury case?

If you have suffered an injury in an accident that seems to be the fault of someone else, you might be considering a personal injury claim against them. However, if you are not sure as to what to expect or how to proceed, it may be a good idea to read on. What qualifies as a personal injury? If you are wondering whether what happened to you is truly a personal injury case you should know that you must have been injured by someone else’s negligent actions. If they treated you badly, if...

What constitutes a slip and fall case?

You may not give much thought to slip and fall accidents but they happen much more frequently than you might imagine. The National Floor Safety Institute reports that slip and fall accidents account for over one million visits to emergency rooms every year and are the main cause for lost days at work. As far as consequences of slip and falls, fractures account for 5% of all falls but hip fractures lead to the greatest health issues and number of deaths. What qualifies as a slip and fall ac...

Is there a deadline for filing personal injury lawsuits?

If you have been injured in an accident, a good deal of your time may be taken up by doctor’s appointments and physical therapy exercises. You may think that it is easier to just accept the paltry sum offered by an insurance company than to go to the trouble of finding a personal injury attorney in Georgia. However, if you are considering a lawsuit, there are a few time limits of which you should be aware. How long do you have to file a Personal injury Suit in Georgia? The statute of lim...

Are police officers liable for false arrest?

If you have been arrested by a police officer and feel you were subjected to unreasonable search and seizure, if you were never presented a warrant or there was no probable cause, you should know that the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution guarantees your right to be free of these types of actions. This amendment also works to limit the right of a police officer to enter your home without your permission or to search you or your vehicle without authorization to do so. Detaining you, even if it...

Comparative and Contributory Negligence: What’s the Difference?

When someone is injured in an accident, one of the first issues that must be resolved is who is at fault for the accident. This can get complicated if the facts reveal that the plaintiff may have contributed to his or her own injuries. The determination of who is at fault (and how much) can also affect the damages that can be awarded to the injured party. When more than one party is at fault for an accident, the court may turn to one of two theories of fault – comparative negligence and co...

Captive Insurance Claims: Legal Considerations to Prioritize

Much of the preliminary interest in captive insurance companies comes from the idea of tax benefits and decreased insurance costs. However, these benefits can blind some companies to the reality of the dual requirements of "risk distribution" and "risk shifting." Depending on your envisioned structure, the risk factors can eliminate the possibility of tax savings. Plus, your initial savings on insurance premiums can be diminished by claims and transaction administration costs. Although some bus...