I Don't Care What Your Lawyer Says - You Need a Trust

Posted by Dean Hanewinckel on May 14th, 2012 • 

This article examines the beneifts of using a revocable trust as part of your estate planning. It shows how a trust can benefit almost anyone.

Lord Young's Compensation Crackdown Should Address the Real Issues

Posted by Richard Craig on May 14th, 2012 • 

There is an undeniable element of playing to the gallery in Lord Young's anti-health and safety proposals. He makes some good points, but there are more deep-rooted issues at stake.

When Do I Need Solicitors In Liverpool?

Posted by Lawrence White on May 9th, 2012 • 

Legal matters are something that can be tackled best by legal advisors who underwent years of study to specialise in the written laws embodied by the government. Because we all live in a society that is governed by these laws, there is a need to address legal issues in compliance with due process and legal proceedings.

What Are Worker's Compensation Benefits

Posted by Terry Stanfield on May 6th, 2012 • 

Worker's Compensation was established to protect both employers and employees. Employers can budget costs by using insurance plans to cover payments to injured workers rather than risking litigation. Employees have access to an income when unable to work due to a job related illness or injury. While Worker's Compensation statutes are different in every state, the basic plans are very similar.

Canadian Lawyer Brain Damaged at Company Party Says It Was A Work Injury

Posted by Richard Craig on May 4th, 2012 • 

Michelle Danicek fell and hit her head while dancing with a colleague. Does this constitute a work injury?

Internet Fax Can Be A Vital Tool For Lawyers

Posted by Brandi Armstrong on May 1st, 2012 • 

Many law offices have found Internet fax to be a valuable, cost-effective alternative to traditional fax machines. It's easy for a law firm to realize the potential benefits of using a secure, flexible, reliable, and efficient means of communication with clients such as the Internet fax.

Criminal Defense Attorney Phoenix: Immigration Consequences

Posted by David Michael Cantor on Apr 29th, 2012 • 

In the case of Padilla v. Kentucky, the U.S. Supreme Court held in a 7-2 decision that "[i[t is quintessentially the duty of counsel (criminal defense attorney Phoenix) to provide his/her client with the available advice about an issue like deportation" and the failure to do so satisfies the first prong of the Strickland analysis regarding ineffective assistance of counsel.

Employees Should Have An Understand Of The Basics Of How Worker's Compensation Operates

Posted by Terry Stanfield on Apr 29th, 2012 • 

The value of Worker's Compensation programs is to assure employees they are going to receive guaranteed monetary benefits. In exchange for this assurance, call a "compensation bargain (contract)" or "exclusive remedy, " workers give up the right to sue their employers and the employers give up the right to cut back on compensation if a worker is injured through their own fault.

No Insurance? No Claim

Posted by Richard Craig on Apr 28th, 2012 • 

Why all employees are at the mercy of their bosses if they are injured at work

Employees Should Really Know How Worker's Compensation Works

Posted by Terry Stanfield on Apr 23rd, 2012 • 

There once was a time when a worker who was injured on the job had little recourse. Not just was he physically injured, he lost income and had medical bills to pay. Sometimes the injury left a worker disabled and unable to provide for his family. The worker had few options in addition to to sue the employer for compensation. Usually, the workers lost.