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Partying Pictures on Facebook Lead to Denial of Workers’ Compensation Benefits

Caitlyn Obolsky, Esq. — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:04:02 +0000

Facebook Indiscretions Strike Again!

Zackery Clement was injured in 2009, when the refrigerator he was moving fell on top of him. He suffered a back injury and compensable hernia. His employer and their insurance company paid his workers’ compensation and medical benefits for nearly two years.

When it was time for [...]

If A Firefighter Gets Hurt Putting Out A Fire On Your Land, Can He Sue You?

Mark Sweet, Esq — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:34:41 +0000

Firefighters, police officers and other public-safety officials have incredibly difficult and dangerous jobs. To make these jobs even more dangerous, a firefighter or police officer will generally only enter a piece of property when there’s some type of emergency, like a kitchen fire. Not only can a firefighter be injured by the fire itself, but [...]

What Remedy Does An Employee Have Against An Employer When They Suffer A Work Injury?

Mark Sweet, Esq — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:30:48 +0000

On-the-job injuries happen every single day. No matter how safe a job seems, there is always a chance an injury to an employee could occur. Realizing this, almost every state has workers’ compensation statutes. These statutes compensate employees for on-the-job injuries without regard to the employer’s fault or to the employee’s.

Is [...]

Need some legal advice? How to find the right attorney for your case.

Lindsey O'Neil, Esq. — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:08:48 +0000

By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.

Being caught in the middle of a legal matter can be stressful, frustrating and confusing, to say the least. If you don’t know what kind of lawyer you need, or how to find a good one, then you might procrastinate… or totally stick your head in the sand. That’s because lawsuits [...]

$5 Million Jury Verdict for Railroad Worker with Asbestos-Related Injuries Must Prove Fear-of-Cancer is “Genuine and Serious”

Lindsey O'Neil, Esq. — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:17:07 +0000

By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.

According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration an estimated 1.3 million workers face significant asbestos exposure on the job. Asbestos is commonly used as an acoustic insulator, and in thermal insulation, fire proofing and other building materials. Many products in use today contain asbestos. The inhalation of asbestos fibers [...]

Can an attorney really help me get a better settlement than I could on my own?

Lindsey O'Neil, Esq. — Tue, 12 May 2009 18:51:04 +0000

By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.

If you’ve just been in an accident, or been injured by someone, you might be wondering whether or not you should hire a lawyer. If your injuries are very minor, such as a bruise or a little embarrassment, you might not need a lawyer, but it doesn’t hurt to contact one [...]

Have you been laid-off? Know your unemployment rights!

Senior Editor — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:24:30 +0000

By: LISA R. WILSON

In the midst of the stress and worry that accompanies a lay-off, a newly unemployed person is bound to question what he or she has coming to them, in the form of financial compensation. Will I get paid for accrued vacation time? The expenses I put on my personal credit card [...]

Tough economy leaves more Americans acting as their own lawyers

Senior Editor — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:00:37 +0000

By: LISA R. WILSON

Due to the financial meltdown felt by millions of Americans across this country, the number of people acting as their own lawyers is on the rise. In the past, less complicated cases such as uncontested divorces or small claims were often filed by parties serving as their own attorney. But in [...]

Don’t think you can afford to hire a lawyer? Think again….

Lindsey O'Neil, Esq. — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 13:59:23 +0000

By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.

If you’ve been injured, arrested, or sued, you’re probably wondering how much it would cost to hire a lawyer. Or you might not even TRY to hire a lawyer because you just assume that it’s too expensive, or that you could probably get by on your own. This is, unfortunately, all [...]

Former manager of U.S. kosher plant arrested for hiring illegal immigrants

Senior Editor — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:37:43 +0000

By: LISA R. WILSON

Sholom Rubashkin, the former manager of the largest U.S. kosher meatpacking plant, Agriprocessors, was arrested on October 30, 2008, by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on federal conspiracy charges of harboring illegal immigrants and aiding and abetting aggravated identity theft, federal officials said.

Rubashkin was arrested in Postville, Iowa, [...]