2015

Each year thousands of consumer products get recalled due to defective parts. Some harmful products get taken off of store shelves before consumers have a chance to purchase them. In other instances, people suffer serious injuries, some with fatal consequences, after purchasing and using defective merchandise. If you suffer an injury from a faulty product, take heed of the following tips for making sure the proper authorities find out about the defective item and that you get compensated for any pain and misery you endure.

When you are the owner of a business that houses any number of employees, workers' compensation will always be a major topic of concern and discussion. Workers' comp is a form of insurance protection for both the employer and the employee, as it covers lost wages on your behalf for the employee if they are injured and cannot work. Even though workers' comp is a beneficial insurance product for any business, it is easy to make a costly mistake that could inhibit the purposed process of the claim and lead to legal action from your employee.

Did you recently get a speeding ticket? If so, your first instinct may be to simply pay the ticket and get it behind you. However, if you do pay the ticket, you may have to pay a substantial amount of money in fines and you may get points on your driving record. That could increase your insurance premiums. Fortunately, you have options available. If you believe you weren't speeding, you can opt to go to court and argue your case before a judge.

If you are one of the people whose Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim has been denied by the Social Security Administration (SSA), then take heart in knowing that you are not alone. While you are likely feeling disappointed and frustrated with your application status, the good news is that by appealing the denial, you can get the benefits that you are entitled to have from paying into the Social Security system over your working years.

There are two ways that the birth of a baby can be the result of negligence on the part of a physician and cause in serious problems for the parents.  The conceiving and delivering  of the babies in these instances can become the basis of a malpractice or personal injury lawsuit.   Wrongful Conception/Pregnancy that Produces an Unplanned Child The first actionable situation is when a woman has an unplanned pregnancy due to a  prescribed birth control method that failed or a botched sterilization procedure (either tubal ligation for the mother, or vasectomy for the father) or they had a failed abortion.

With the approach of fall, rainy weather and early sunset can put many runners at risk for potential accidents with cars. If you're a runner seeking ways to stay safe on the roads this fall, these tips will help you keep up your running schedule while avoiding accidents involving cars. Change Your Running Schedule or Invest In Reflective Gear Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 1 this year, and on that day, the sunset will occur one hour earlier.

Whether you're suffering from a new injury, dealing with an old injury or confused by a condition becoming more complex, you need to keep the future in mind. What would you do if you weren't able to work to maintain your way of living? What if you could work by certain definitions of law but can't physically handle a full work schedule? There are multiple services available to veterans to help during such uncertain times, so take the time to understand your options.

A financial power of attorney gives a person of your choice the authority to handle your financial affairs in the event that you are unable to. Although you might be pleased with your choice, your family might not agree with it. To help ensure that the person you choose is able to withstand a challenge, here is what you need to do.  Get Witnesses In some states, you are not required to have witnesses present when you sign a financial power of attorney.

Are you divorced with minor children? Perhaps you are in the process of going through this stressful family event. If so, communicating with the other parent may be difficult. Keeping your children away from the other parent or not allowing them to communicate with them outside of visitation times could result in charges of contempt of court being brought against you if there is an existing court order. Your reasons for avoiding the other parent may be valid.

Being charged with domestic violence is something that should be taken seriously. Since many people are the victims of this crime, it is important that you understand all of the ins and outs of the charges pending against you. Oftentimes, people are wrongly accused of doing something they didn't do. If you find yourself in a situation like this, here are some possible defenses that might work for you. Wrong Suspect

Imagine that you just bought your dream home - only to find out that there is something horribly wrong with it. Worse yet, you find out that the previous seller, or the seller's agent, knew about the problem and never told you. Are you entitled to sue either the seller or the agent? Read more to find out. Disclosure statements exist to make sure everyone is well informed. Disclosure laws vary from state to state, but they are basically plain-language statements that sellers are required to complete in order to inform potential buyers about any past or current problems with a property.

Child support orders that have been enforced or modified after January 1, 1990 are immediately subject to Income Withholding Orders (IWO) regardless of whether the paying spouse has failed to make payments or not. The intention of an IWO is to ensure that the custodial parent will receive the full amount of child support awarded. If you have just settled child support arrangements, you can expect your employer to receive an IWO soon.

There are different ways in which you may be recognized as the father of a child if you aren't married to his or her mother. It depends on your state, but two of the most popular ways are recognition of parentage (RoP) and paternity adjudication (PA). Here are the major differences between these two processes: Manner One of the crucial differences is the manner in which the two are obtained.

Have you ever thought of opening up your own bar, club, or restaurant? If you're thinking of going into any business where you might want to sell alcohol, it pays to do some research on the liquor laws in the area that you're interested in setting up shop in. Not only do liquor laws vary widely from state to state, and even from county to county within a state, some of the laws in effect today are also unusual or obscure enough that you might not anticipate them.

Are you considering splitting up with your partner? Do you feel unsure of yourself because you've never hired a family lawyer before? If you're wondering how to conduct yourself, here are some dos and don'ts to help you through the situation:  Don't tell your attorney about trivial matters: You may have been frustrated that your partner had a string of romances, or that they spent all their time playing video games.