Month: May 2015

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Making Things Easier After an Auto Accident: Getting Professional Legal Assistance

Injuries caused by auto accidents are usually due to the negligence of a driver. Normally, auto accident injuries involve neck, back and head injuries, which require immediate medical attention. Sadly, the treatment for such sensitive injuries is…By: Barry P. Goldberg, A Professional Law

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How to Find a Lawyer after a Motorcycle Accident

After you have been in a motorcycle accident, the first thing on your mind may be how you are going to recover from your injuries. You may also be thinking about how you will pay to repair your bike as well as keep up with your other recurring living expenses. To help alleviate some of the burden, it may be worthwhile to contact a personal injury attorney. How to Find a Colorado Springs Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Finding an accident lawyer in Colorado Springs is as easy as going online or looking in the phone book. You may also be able to get a referral from a friend or someone else who may have used a motorcycle accident attorney in the past. When you find an attorney who …

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MPs’ report confirms the destructive effect of government changes to legal aid, 16th March 2015

The Conservative-led government’s changes to legal aid have, on almost all measures, been a failure, according to a report from the Justice Select Committee.

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What Happens if you Sustain Emotional Trauma from a Robbery or Attack at Work in New Jersey?

Are you still covered by New Jersey workers’ compensation benefits? The answer in New Jersey is generally “YES.” The workers’ compensation law in New Jersey is much more lenient on these types of issues than in our neighboring state of Pennsylvania. In a recently publicized workers’ compensation case in Pennsylvania, a manager of a liquor store was robbed by a masked man who put a gun to his head and duct taped him to a chair during a robbery. The worker experienced post traumatic stress disorder as a result of this robbery, but was originally denied workers’ compensation benefits by Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court because his employer’s workers’ compensation carrier argued that robberies are a “normal working condition” that do not require the carrier to pay benefits. …

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What are the different types of elder abuse?

Though this blog spends a lot of time talking about nursing home neglect, elder abuse, both in individual homes and in nursing homes, is also very common and can be just as damaging. Victims of nursing home abuse can suffer tremendously and, unless proactive steps are taken, the abuse may go unnoticed for a significant period of time. Therefore, those who have a loved one in a nursing home facility should be aware of the different types of elder abuse so that they can be sure to prevent or stop it. The first, and most often thought of type of elder abuse, is physical abuse. This type of harm is always non-accidental and can result is serious injury, physical pain, and impairment or incapacitation. Though being …

Husband calls for inquiry after woman dies during childbirth at London hospital

Maternal death at the Princess Royal University Hospital, Bromley. Mother and wife dies after giving birth at the age of 35 20 Mar 2015 Gillian Nelson PRESS RELEASE 22/03/2015 Pictures Above – Gillian Nelson, Mother On 7-10 April 2015 Her Majesty’s Senior Coroner Andrew Harris will conduct an inquest touching the death of Gillian Nelson who died following the birth of her son at PRUH. Gillian was in her early 30s and had been admitted to PRUH for the induction of her first child on 27 January 2014.  During labour the CTGs indicated foetal distress but were not acted on until much later in time.  Reports of maternal bleeding were not recorded contemporaneously and only discovered after the birth.  Towards the end of labour her baby’s condition deteriorated and there was an urgent…

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May Day celebrates the international labour movement, but acts as a reminder that the fight for workers’ rights goes on, 1st May 2015

International Workers’ Day provides trade unionists from across the globe with the opportunity to come together to celebrate the social and economic achievements of the labour movement in ensuring improved human and labour rights.

Uncertain forecast for Social Security – Harvard Gazette

Harvard GazetteUncertain forecast for Social SecurityHarvard GazetteA new study has found that the financial health of Social Security, the program that millions of Americans have relied on for decades as a crucial part of their income, has been dramatically overstated. The study compared all forecasts made by the …

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What to Do If Your Homeowners Insurance Claim Is Denied

Insurance provides homeowners with peace of mind. In exchange for paying a monthly or yearly premium, they can sleep soundly knowing that if their home is damaged by a hurricane, tornado, fire or other catastrophe, their insurance policy will cover the damages. At least, that’s how it’s supposed to work. Unfortunately, homeowners often discover that the insurance company is not always eager to hold up its end of the bargain. Even though insurance companies are required by law to honor all legitimate claims, they often look for any reason to avoid having to pay an insurance claim. Common Reasons For Denied Homeowners Insurance Claims Here are some common reasons insurance companies deny homeowners claims. Lack of coverage – Many people assume that a homeowners insurance …

Jury Finds Colgate-Palmolive Talcum Powder Causes Mesothelioma, Awards … – PR Newswire (press release)

Insurance JournalJury Finds Colgate-Palmolive Talcum Powder Causes Mesothelioma, Awards …PR Newswire (press release)"While we celebrate this first-ever verdict against Colgate-Palmolive," said Roger Worthington of Worthington & Caron, "We are mindful that Judy continues to live with mesothelioma. She and Cubby deserve compensation, but what they really want is to be …Colgate-Palmolive Hit with $13 Million Mesothelioma Verdict in CaliforniaSatellite PR News (press release)Colgate-Palmolive Suffers Courtroom Loss in Asbestos-Talc Powder CaseFairWarningJury awards woman $13M for exposure to asbestos in talcumYahoo News UKall 105 news articles »

AT&T president fired over racist text, subject of discrimination lawsuit

04/29/2015 // West Palm Beach, Florida, US // JusticeNewsFlash // Justice News Flash // (press release) Los Angeles – A president of AT&T Inc. has been fired after allegedly sending out a racially offensive text. An Associated Press (AP) report says the company confirmed its termination of Aaron Slator, who worked as president of content and advertising sales, on Tuesday. Images were previously found on Slator’s work phone that were deemed racially offensive. One of the images was reportedly that of an African child dancing with a derogatory comment featured in the caption. It had been sent in a text labeling it as an “oldie but goodie” according to the lawsuit. An assistant who was asked to transfer data to a different phone was the person who found the…

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The Choice between Xarelto Bleeding and Stroke Risks

People with atrial fibrillation have an increased risk of suffering a stroke. Taking blood thinner drugs can decrease the risk, but some of these medications are not without the risks of internal bleeding. Popular blood-thinning drug Xarelto is prescribed to patients to prevent blood clots and prevent strokes. Most patients do not know that Xarelto […]