When Can You Receive Compensation For A Dog Bite From A Homeowner's Insurance Policy?

Posted on: 18 January 2016

Your ability to receive compensation from a unprovoked dog bite is affected by both state law and the homeowner's insurance policy. Both issues contain variables that can make or break a case for a victim of a dog bite. State law and dog bites Several states have laws in place that recognize specific breeds of dogs as inherently dangerous, usually because the breed has a tendency to be more aggressive and likely to bit than other breeds.
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Important Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Workers Compensation Attorney

Posted on: 30 December 2015

Were you injured at work, causing you to lose out on your paycheck? Are you out of work indefinitely and you don't know what to do? If you were injured on the job, this can make you eligible for workers compensation money. Unfortunately, this can mean a prolonged court battle as you try to convince a judge to award you money for your pain and suffering. For the best possible results, you should definitely consider hiring an attorney to represent you.
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Transgender Rights In The Workplace

Posted on: 14 December 2015

The civil rights of transgender individuals are the same as those afforded based on race, ethnicity, national origin, and sexual preference. Harassment or discrimination is illegal, but not always easy to prove if it is not directed toward a transgender individual in an obvious or direct manner. However, the individual can successfully fight against discrimination in their workplace by carefully documenting specific instances where discrimination or harassment have occurred, including any perpetrators or witnesses that may have been present at each occurrence.
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Why You Shouldn't Drink And Drive If Your Situation Meets These Three Conditions

Posted on: 25 November 2015

Have you ever driven after taking what you believed to be "a little" alcohol? Many people have done that and gotten away with it, but this doesn't mean it is okay. Driving under the influence of alcohol is never a good idea. However, it is even worse if your situation meets any of these conditions: You Have a Child Passenger The authorities can charge you with child endangerment if you are caught driving under the influence with a child passenger.
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