Mesothelioma diagnoses—and mesothelioma lawsuits—are expected to continue through 2025 Mesothelioma is a devastating type of cancer whose only known cause is asbestos exposure. It can take decades for the cancerous lung tumors that characterize mesothelioma to grow to...
Learn about the limitations on compensation for uninsured drivers Driving without proper car insurance is never a good idea. However, it does happen. Some drivers may be unable to afford car insurance, or they may accidentally let their coverage lapse. So what happens...
Learn why you should keep a written record of your symptoms and experiences after a personal injury Simply put, a personal injury diary is a journal of your experiences recovering from a personal injury. Why Should You Keep a Personal Injury Diary? The main purpose of...
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...
