Around 58% of people say they trust strangers more than their own boss. You’re probably wondering, “Can I sue my employer for negligence?” The answer is a resounding “yes.” At least 53% of Americans are unhappy with their job. Having a negligent boss takes that...
Protecting You During Trying Times
Month: March 2019
What Are Your Rights if You’re Injured at Work?
An injury makes everyone anxious, but not knowing what you’re going to do about work adds to that anxiety. If you were injured at work, don’t fret. You have the right to treatment and compensation for time off. Your employer can’t fire you for using your rights and...
The Dangers of Road Rage Explained
We’ve probably all experienced it at some point, right? You’re driving along, minding your own business, when all of a sudden another driver cuts you off. For most of us, we’d probably feel a bit of irritation at that. We might huff and yell to ourselves as we watch...
5 Common Causes of Auto Crashes and How to Avoid Them
According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel, there are an estimated 1.3 million deaths related to auto crashes each year. When broken down, that comes out to 3,287 deaths each and every day—many of which could have been avoided. Keep yourself, your...
What Happens if You Are at Fault in a Car Accident?
Car accidents are frightening to everyone involved. Not just because of the traumatic event you have experienced—there are many legal issues that can seem quite overwhelming. What happens if you are at fault in a car accident? These issues can, at times, be even more...
Steps You Need to Take after an 18 Wheeler Accident
If you’ve ever been driving on the interstate and found yourself surrounded by 18 wheelers, you know how frightening these behemoths can be. An 18 wheeler accident can be deadly. In fact, they cause some 5,000 deaths each year in the United States. What should you do...
What Can I Do if I Was in a Car Accident without Insurance?
Within a few seconds, your relaxing drive can turn into a dangerous and life-altering experience. That’s why 49 states currently require drivers to hold some level of auto insurance. And yet according to a 2011 report, nearly 1 in 8 drivers regularly operate a motor...
Tips for Filing (and Settling) a Slip and Fall Claim
Filing a slip and fall claim is much more common than you might think! In fact, slips and falls are the leading cause of workers compensation claims in the USA. Accidents like these occur every day as a result of obstructions, slippery sidewalks, poor sidewalk...