Can a worker whose fingers or toes are amputated because he or she could not read a machine’s instructions get workers’ compensation benefits? In workers’ comp cases, employers or their insurance company can win on the defense of “willful violation of a safety rule” only if they show the employee intended to break a known…
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If you happen to visit the website for the restaurant The Daily Grill, you may notice an interesting legal disclaimer under the “Terms of Use” tab. There is a provision for Resolution of Disputes explained in the company’s Legal Notices. The notice states that by using its site, you agree to Forced Arbitration of any…
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There is no question that health care in the United States has its problems. Costs have risen drastically and access to — and quality of — medical care can be uneven, depending on where you live. Contributing to the high cost of medicine is the prevalence of lawsuits against medical providers. Doctors and other providers…
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Late last summer a child’s foot got caught in an escalator at a Macy’s in New Jersey, causing the girl to lose two toes, and undergo multiple surgeries and months of rehabilitation. The family of the girl, who was shopping with her mother when she was injured, recently filed a lawsuit against Macy’s seeking $10…
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Is it best to settle an injury case the morning of the trial? Or is it better to settle right after the lawsuit has been filed? The best time to settle may be earlier than you think. One reason is the expense. Typically, an enormous investment takes place in a case before it ever comes…
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