Three important facts to know about personal injury settlements If you’ve been injured in any kind of accident that was not your fault, you may be entitled to compensation. For example, if you were hit by a drunk driver, liability for the accident rests with that...
4 common myths about female sexual harassment debunked Despite all the progress that has been made in promoting equal treatment in the workplace for men and women, women still face significant challenges. One of these challenges is female sexual harassment. Sometimes,...
Restaurant workers file more sexual harassment claims than workers in any other industry Most people don’t consider positions in the food service industry particularly desirable. The hourly wage is often low, forcing workers to rely on tips from patrons who are often...
Complaints based on sexual harassment of men are on the rise in California Traditionally, sexual harassment in the workplace has been thought of as a women’s rights issue. And while harassment of women is and has been a pervasive problem, it’s important to keep in...
Research suggests that sexual harassment training is not effective in preventing sexual harassment If you’ve ever worked for a large corporation, chances are you’ve slogged your way through some mandatory sexual harassment training. Maybe you had to watch a video,...
Learn about one surprising exemption to the Federal Tort Claims Act For many years, the federal government was immune to liability for accidents, including accidents caused by federal employees acting in the scope of their employment. However, in 1946 the passage of...
A medical lien could reduce the compensation you pocket from a personal injury case Following any kind of serious injury, getting proper medical care is obviously important. If your injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, they should have to cover the costs of...
Dog bites to the face are likely to require scar revision surgery—make sure you seek appropriate compensation Despite their often cute and fuzzy appearance, dogs are predators capable of inflicting serious harm with their jaws. A mastiff has a bite force of 556...
Dehydration doubles the risk of making a driving error We all know the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol or while sleep-deprived. However, it turns out that there is another condition that can impair your driving ability significantly enough to...
Three questions that will help you decide if you want to pursue a personal injury claim If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be entitled to compensation. However, you may wonder if it’s worth your while to take legal action. Here are three questions to ask...
