Month: June 2024

What to do immediately after suffering a workplace injury

Workplace injuries can happen suddenly, leaving employees feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. Therefore, it is crucial to take prompt action to protect your health and legal rights. If you are in a job that poses safety…

The Supreme Court Bump Stock Case: Defeat for the “Deep State”

Justice Clarence Thomas’ opinion for the Supreme Court in Garland v. Cargill—the “bump stock firearms” case—may be more important for what it does not say than for what it does. On its face, Cargill granted a statutory victory to gun owners. Below that,…

Rochester Slammed by Judge for Demanding In-Person Hearings

Elliot Shields of the Roth & Roth firm. Photo by Rochester Democrat and Chronicle The City of Rochester was slammed yesterday by a New York Supreme Court justice for demanding in-person hearings in police brutality cases. And the order was…

Ingo Money Notifies Users of Data Breach Leaking Their Social Security Numbers – JD Supra

Ingo Money Notifies Users of Data Breach Leaking Their Social Security Numbers  JD Supra Source link

What You Need To Know

If you or a loved one has been injured in an intersection accident in Michigan, you may be able to recover pain and suffering compensation, past and future economic loss, No-Fault benefits, and money damages to cover your vehicle repair…

Congress has been screwing up Social Security for years

Quite a few years ago, I regularly blogged about how Congress deliberately withheld funding from the Social Security Administration. This was usually under the guise of saving the taxpayer, or moving into the electronic age (i.e. pushing online disability applications…

Smart Hiring: How to Leverage DOT Standards for Workers’ Comp Success

In the realm of managing workers’ compensation costs effectively, one critical error that companies often make is hiring individuals who are not fully qualified for their roles. This mistake can be particularly costly in industries where safety and precision are…

New Federal Nursing Home Rules Aim to Improve Care

The three new rules are important steps in promoting better access to care, transparency, and quality of care for all Medicaid beneficiaries. Although the measures still do not go far enough to protect nursing home residents, we applaud the attention…

Residents express concern regarding asbestos abatement project at Rocky Mount school – WRAL News

Residents express concern regarding asbestos abatement project at Rocky Mount school  WRAL News Source link

Sexual Assault Often Classed as Serious as being Raped

Rape and Sexual Assault Rape and sexual assault is an incredibly serious crime and it is one that can have lasting consequences for the victim. The 2009-2010 British Crime Survey suggested that 1 in 5 people will be a victim…

Paragard IUD Breakages Continue Even After 2022 FDA Warning

A new investigation has found that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) raised concerns about Paragard IUD breakages in 2022 after inspecting the facility where the IUD is manufactured. The FDA didn’t take public action against CooperSurgical and Teva…

Motorcyclist’s Verdict Against County for Defective Roadway Affirmed

On August18, 2012, Steven Pasternak was riding his motorcycle on a Chenango County road in the Town of Columbus when he lost control, was thrown off and sustained serious injuries. Mr. Pasternak, then 27 years old, sued the county alleging…