Mabel Reed

  • Employee Injured On The Job? How To Fight A Fraudulent Workers Compensation Claim

    When you own a business, you need to be concerned about workers compensation claims. If your employees are injured on the job, you want to make sure that they receive the compensation they're entitled to, which is why you have workers compensation insurance. However, as a business owner, you can't afford to have fraudulent workers compensation claims on your record. Here are four steps you need to take if you disagree with a workers compensation claim that's been filed against you.
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  • How To Handle Workplace Disability Discrimination

    Getting through life with a disability is hard enough, but it can be especially painful if someone is singling you out because of it. If you feel you have been the victim of discrimination in the workplace because of your disability, you may have the right to bring a legal claim forward or even seek financial compensation. To that end, here are some tips to keep in mind when you first notice possible discrimination in the workplace.
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  • Divorce: When Your Spouse's Debt Is Your Debt

    When a couple parts ways, the way things are divided are a mesh of agreements, laws, and rulings. Knowing about how your state handles debt before you file for divorce is to your advantage so read on for some info about how your state might handle this issue. What is Marital Debt? You will hear the above term from your attorney and it's helpful to understand what it means. The debts you already had at the time of your marriage – your auto loan, credit cards, student loans, etc – remain entirely your responsibility after you marry.
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  • Think Twice Before You Help A Prostitute In These Ways

    You might clearly understand that prostitution is wrong, but learn that someone you know — perhaps who is down on her luck — is working in this capacity to earn money. While your first instinct might be to try to help her get out of this business, she may be determined to stay in it. Being a good friend, you may then want to help her in a number of ways, especially if she asks you for assistance and seems desperate to get it.
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  • Your Second DUI? Why You Need A Lawyer

    Getting a first DUI is bad enough, but when it's your second brush with the law for the same offense, things can get even more dangerous for you. This is especially the case if you get a DUI again very soon after your first offense, or if you were caught driving without a license in addition to driving under the influence. You need a good lawyer to stand by your side throughout your case and trial.
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  • 2 Ways to Get Visitation with Your Grandchildren

    When a family is broken up, whether due to divorce or one of the parents dying, it can not only cause problems for the immediate family, but it can also have long-lasting repercussions for the extended family. For example, in the case of divorce, one set of grandparents may not be able to get to visit with the children anymore. If that happens, grandparents do have options. One of them is to talk to a lawyer to see if they have any rights in the state.
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  • Four Things You Should Know If You Have A Disability And Can No Longer Work

    If you have been injured and can no longer work, you are going to want to know what your options are. This is especially true as it relates to disability benefits. The following are a few things you should know. Workers' compensation is your first option If you were hurt on the job, you should always file for workers' compensation benefits. If you have a severe injury, these benefits will last as long as necessary, so there is no need to file for disability benefits.
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  • Three Times That Your Divorce Attorney Will Recommend Hiring A Forensic Accountant

    When you meet with a divorce attorney, he or she will likely reference the many experts that can help your case. One such expert is a forensic accountant — someone who can dig deep into your spouse's finances to learn information about which you may not have been aware. A forensic accountant isn't necessary in every divorce, but this professional can be instrumental in some cases. Before your attorney decides whether you involve a forensic accountant in your situation, he or she will need to know more about you and your spouse's finances.
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  • Scenarios In Which Someone May Discriminate Against You Because Of A Mental Health Condition

    A lot of people have mental illnesses, but through medication, therapy, and other approaches, they can manage their illness without it affecting their daily lives much. However, it's possible for you to run into a difficult situation if someone learns about your mental illness and discriminates against you because of it. Fortunately, you have an ally in a discrimination attorney who specializes in cases such as these. He or she will get you to explain your scenario, will evaluate the degree to which someone has discriminated against you, and then work with you to build a case against this individual or organization.
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  • Autopsy For Wrongful Death Cases? What You Need To Know

    An autopsy is a procedure done by a licensed medical examiner after death. The procedure requires the thorough examination of the person's body both inside and out. The point of an autopsy is to confirm or determine how the person died. Many times, an autopsy is done after a wrongful death to help prove the case. Here is some information about how autopsies and how they are involved in wrongful death cases:
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