Compensable injuries refer to physical injuries from work accidents. Occupational diseases that result from exposure to toxic substances at work are also compensable. Under the workers’ compensation system, employers must provide insurance to pay lost wages and medical expenses when employees sustain work related injuries. Workers compensation laws vary with each state, although some features remain consistent.
Indemnity Benefits
Indemnity benefits compensate for the loss of your income from work or your earning ability.…
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During the Great Recession, many U.S. law firms closed their doors for good – in large part due to declining revenues and an increasingly expensive supply of attorneys. Because most of a law firm’s fixed expenses are personnel-related, it can be difficult to cut costs without cutting staff. However, some firms have begun to move away from the billable hour model to help increase productivity and revenue, even in lean times.…
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Eating while driving can actually get you a ticket under laws designed to prevent distracted driving. But will they hold up in court? It depends. This is what you should know.
Distracted Driving Laws Are On The Rise
Just about every state now has laws against distracted driving, but the laws vary a great deal from state to state. Some laws have made certain specific behaviors “primary” offenses, meaning that you can be pulled over and ticketed any time a police officer witnesses you committing the action.…
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