2016

Factory Owners And Workers Compensation: Can You Claim It?

When it comes to worker's compensation, there are always some unique situations that require attention. If you are a factory owner, for example, can you claim worker's compensation for injuries you incur while walking around your plant? The answers may surprise you. Here is what you should know before things get as far as a workers compensation attorney. Exempt Yourself (?) If you have worker's compensation insurance, you can choose to exclude yourself from the policy.

Not Sure If You Need A Real Estate Attorney? Real Life Situations That Require One

Real estate attorneys operate on several different legal levels. If you are having problems related to your property, you may be wondering if you need a real estate attorney. Here are some real life situations that require a real estate attorney, which may help clarify your current situation. Foreclosures If your home is being foreclosed upon, you can bet that your lender has a real estate lawyer involved. If you want to contest the foreclosure and fight to keep your home, you will need your own lawyer.

Injured By A Product You Purchased? 3 Points Needed To Prove Strict Liability

If you've been injured by a product that you recently purchased, you might have a legal claim against the manufacturer. This is particularly true if you can prove strict liability, negligence, or breach of warranty. Strict liability is one of the easiest to prove. With strict liability, you don't have to prove that the manufacturer was negligent, or that they breached a warranty. However, you will need to show the following three points.

Should You Join a Class Action Lawsuit for an Injury or Pursue Separate Litigation?

It seems like there's always a new class action lawsuit in the news these days. After the death of Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin, a class action lawsuit solidified against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, the maker of the car that caused his death. The new Samsung Galaxy S7s—and their supposedly safe replacements—are likely to see a class action lawsuit as well. However, is joining a class action lawsuit really to your advantage?

Overlooked Facts About Unpaid Taxes And What May Happen To You If You Continue To Disregard Responsibility

Have you not paid your taxes a few times in the past? Perhaps you meant to but did not. You may even feel like you have gotten away with your actions, but someday you might get a letter in the mail from the IRS demanding payment. This is why it is ideal to take care of the matter before it gets out of control. A tax professional and garnishment lawyer can help you file taxes from previous years or make arrangements to pay back taxes that were filed but never paid.