3 Legal Options After The Government Denies An Injury Claim

When you have a personal injury claim against the government, there is no guarantee that it will be paid. You must prove the government is responsible and that you actually suffered damages. If your claim was denied, you have several options available to you.  Negotiate With the Government After your claim is denied, you will receive a letter stating exactly why your claim was denied. Once you and your personal injury attorney have assessed the reason for the denial, you can attempt to get the government to negotiate. Read More 

Medical Treatment In A Workers’ Compensation Claim: When And Where To Seek It

After a work-related injury, it is important to seek medical treatment. Without seeking treatment, your employer's insurance company will be less likely to approve your claim for workers' compensation since you were not hurt enough to get treatment. In order to get treatment, you need to know when and where to seek treatment. When to Seek Treatment? You should always seek treatment when you are injured at work. Even if your injury only seems minor, you need treatment. Read More 

Common Causes Of Divorce Through American History

Divorce has been around very nearly as long as marriage itself, although it has not always been as common as it is today. Some people wonder if their reason for considering divorce is normal or appropriate. Here you will learn some of the most common reasons given for filing for divorce through history. Early America In the dawn of American civilization, divorce was very much frowned upon. Not only were religious codes widely accepted that prevented divorce for anything short of the most grievous offenses, but women were essentially restricted from obtaining the means to support themselves while they were married. Read More 

Are You Required To Report A Crime To The Police?

When you were a child, being called a tattle-tale was probably an insult. As you grew up, the phrase "snitches get stitches" may have seemed like an catchy and wise warning to keep quiet and mind your own business. However, there are occasions when you do have ethical and legal obligations to report criminal activity to the police. Child Abuse Crimes You may be aware that professionals such as therapists, teachers, physicians, and others have a duty to report child abuse. Read More 

Can You Sue Over A Skiing Or Snowboarding Injury?

You knew that skiing and snowboarding was dangerous before you ever started, but what if your injuries happen in a way that you never expected, through the negligence of the ski resort or another skier? Can you sue? This is what you should know. Assumption Of Risk Doesn't Mean That You Don't Have A Case When you engage in a sport that's inherently dangerous, you may get hurt. If you do, you may not be able to sue anybody, even if someone else was at fault for the accident. Read More