What Happens If You Are Injured While Traveling For Work?

Posted on: 14 April 2015
Whether you've been involved in a car accident, fallen victim to a natural disaster, or suffered food poisoning from a not-quite-done plate of shellfish, being injured or made ill while on work-related travel can put a major crimp in your plans -- as well as your ability to adequately perform your job duties. If you've been injured while traveling for work, what are your legal options? Should you file a workers compensation claim, or are you considered to be off company time?
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Taking Action To Protect Your Small Business From Libel Or Slander

Posted on: 31 March 2015
Running a successful small business is challenging enough without having to worry about your reputation among customers and the media. However, with the proliferation of online social networks and customer review websites, you could be vulnerable to libel if someone writes a negative report about your company that contains false information. If you are worried about dishonest individuals making claims about your business, the following tips can help you protect your company and mount a defense when defamatory comments threaten your bottom line.
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Stuck In The Middle With You: Establishing Liability In Multi-Car Accidents

Posted on: 12 March 2015
Determining who's liable in an accident involving only two cars tends to be fairly straightforward. However, things become considerably more complex when you're involved in a 5-car pileup. Here are the different issues you will encounter when establishing liability in a multi-car accident and getting compensated for your losses. Type of Accident The type of accident and where you're positioned in it can mean the difference between collecting money for medical expenses and being on the receiving end of insurance claims and lawsuits.
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3 Advantages Of Using A Real Estate Attorney To Close On Your House

Posted on: 2 March 2015
Are you buying a house? If you are approaching the closing, you may want to give some serious consideration to hiring a real estate attorney. Some states require it and some do not. Even if your state does not require the use of real estate attorneys to close on a house, you still have the option of hiring one to represent you before, during, and even after the closing. If you think you can do it yourself and avoid an added closing expense, you should know that there are three very important advantages to using a real estate attorney.
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