$1 million awarded to former Va. prison inmate who alleged faulty medical care may cost him finger

How Workers' Compensation Pays For Future Medical Care

If you have suffered a work-related injury, you have the right to receive compensation for medical expenses and for future medical care you may need. Workers' compensation may have certain...

6 Self-Care Tips for Sexual Assault Survivors

Exotic Dancer Improperly Fined for "Faulty Workmanship"?

So as an employment defense attorney, I am constantly amazed by the creative arguments put forth by plaintiffs and their attorneys. I am certain that the c

Ask the VA: What is traumatic brain injury?

In cases of more severe TBI, initial symptoms may result in long-term functional disability and could be life-threatening.

I was in an accident due to faulty traffic lights, can I sue?

Faulty traffic lights are rarely seen but do happen. Wires can short circuit or poor weather conditions such as rain and snow can damage a traffic signal, causing all lights to go out, a single light to go out or problems with phasing. A driver must always be cautious and alert of other vehicles, since Continue Reading..

How to file a Notice of Disagreement on your VA compensation claim

If you’ve reviewed the claim decision and still think VA is wrong, you should provide additional evidence to support your condition(s) with your Notice of Disagreement.

What You Need To Know to Get a Bigger Settlement

Caring for yourself after an injury is important. If you ever find yourself in this situation, make sure you apply these tips to your life.

What Your Medical Malpractice Attorney Needs to Know

Find out what your medical malpractice attorney needs to know in order to help your case.

How Much Is My Asbestos Case Worth?

This is the question all asbestos-mesothelioma claimants want answered. After all, who wants to go through the time, inconvenience, and cost of filing an asbestos lawsuit if there will be no significant recovery? But as with any kind of injury-based lawsuit, the value of an asbestos case depends on countless variables. A good attorney can let you know what plays into an asbestos settlement and what…

Why Policing and Prisons Can’t End Gender Violence

The authors of “Abolition. Feminism. Now.” discuss why racialized state violence and gender-based violence have to be fought together.

How We Break Out of the Prison of Chronic Disease

Life with chronic disease can sometimes feel like being in prison. Each person needs to find a way to chip through the walls and navigate the maze to freedom.

Pointing Fingers: Who’s Liable When a Defective Product Causes Harm

PA swift and thorough product recall is the best way to mitigate any legal liability risk from a defective product, removing inventory from the market before problems become pervasive. But in many cases, product defects or dangers aren’t discovered until after harm has occurred and liability cannot be avoided. Product liability laws enable consumers to …

Is your company ready for a work-related injury?

Find out what every employer should know about managing work injuries and what an effective workplace injury care plan consists of.

Why Is Drug Addiction Considered A Disease?

disease is a medical condition that prevents the body or mind from functioning normally. Diseases are characterized by their inability to be fully cured

Addiction: Medical Disease or Moral Defect?

In the moralistic bad old days, addicts were still viewed as having free will. But new scientific theories suggesting that addiction hijacks the brain have only increased the stigma they were supposed to stop. Here's an alternative to both of these no-win approaches.

5 Common Workers Compensation Mistakes that Cost You

Workers compensation can mean big bucks to your business. Between premiums and claims, it ends up being a pretty big line item on your budget.

Proving a Negative: The Cost Benefits of Injury Prevention

How much does a workplace injury truly cost? By breaking down the real cost of an injury, EHS professionals can better demonstrate the business value of safety to company leadership.

Helpful Tips for Testifying at a Personal Injury Deposition

Though most professional attorneys are kind, caring people, it can be a scary to have to deal with them while being deposed during a…

Who pays your medical bills in Workers Compensation?

“An employee may not be required to pay a fee or charge for medical treatment or services provided under this chapter.” AS 23.30.097(f). An employee never has to pay for his medical tr…