Workers compensation benefits are not automatic. You must go through the process of reporting your injuries to your boss, seek medical care, and be told by your medical provider that you can’t return to work because of your injuries. In addition, all paperwork must be filed on time and proof of your accident needs to be included. When you are hurt in an accident that isn’t witnessed by anyone else, or your injuries don’t seem consistent with your story, you can be denied workers compensation benefits even when you can’t return to work.…
After a car accident, if the insurance company is not willing to pay an amount that completely covers your damages, you may end up having to sue your insurance company. Doing so can be a long and drawn-out process, but often, before your case reaches court, the insurance company will offer you an out-of-court settlement. Should you say “yes” to the settlement offer? Provided your attorney agrees the settlement is fair, in most cases, it is worth accepting.…
These days, your business reputation is just about the most valuable asset you can have. Damage to your company’s reputation in the form of libel, slander, or defamation can have a serious financial impact on your company’s bottom line. Depending on the nature of your business, your location, and the age of your business, that kind of reputational damage can even be fatal to your enterprise.
However, business owners do have legal rights when false statements are made by former employees, competitors, disgruntled customers, or other people.…
