For many riding a motorcycle is a spectacular and thrilling experience. For other’s it is just a great way to travel. For other’s it may be the best way to save money on commuting. Part of the thrill in riding a motorcycle is the fact that there are risks. Experiencing a motorcycle accident compared to a car accident is completely different. A low impact car accident is not likely to result in injuries, but a motorcycle accident can ... Read More
Worker’s Compensation is a program that is available, and usually mandatory, for most businesses. It is there to protect the business in the event that an employee is hurt on the job. If an employee is injured at work, it is up to the business to pay all the medical bills. Without Worker’s Compensation insurance, those costs can have an enormous effect, especially on new or small businesses. With this type of insurance, hospital trips... Read More
Alcohol plays a significant role in motor vehicle accidents involving teenagers. Although they are less likely than adults to drive after drinking alcohol, their risk of being involved in an accident while intoxicated is much higher than adults. Teenagers are relatively inexperienced with drinking and driving, thus combining these two activities results in frequent accidents, even at low or moderate blood alcohol concentrations (BACs). One of the... Read More
1. What is the difference between a federal and state crime? A federal crime is a violation of a statute passed by the United States Congress. A state crime is a violation of a statute or ordinance passed by the state legislature or a local authority. Usually the federal crime addresses criminal activity or a more national concern. Although, in recent decades the federal government has become increasingly involved in prosecuting drug and violent ... Read More
In Pennsylvania, injured workers are entitled to settle claims filed under the Workers’ Compensation Act. Historically, workers were unable to do so and, instead, through what was called a “commutation,” they effectively resolved their cases, but left open a bunch of loose ends. The Pennsylvania legislature amended the Workers’ Compensation Act to allow injured workers and their employers and insurance companies to settle ... Read More
No one wants to pay more taxes than they are lawfully required to. But sometimes in their quest for lower taxes, many people will fall prey to many scams that promise a lower tax bill. In the end, these scams are always more trouble than they are worth.My name is Drew Miles, and I am known as the Tax Savings Attorney. My goal is to help as many people lower their taxes to the absolute legal minimum, without any risk of facing problems with the IR... Read More
In your smooth going life, there are many hurdles that cannot only distress you financially but also affect you psychologically. The worst way to get into a situation is to have a road accident that can lead to you being stuck in a hospital for days. An accident, such as a car or motorcycle accident, can worsen your personal and financial life if you are already suffering. Another common type of personal injury is one that can take place at work,... Read More
This article is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice. This should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state. Along with IMEs (Independent Medical Examinations) and FCEs (Functional Capacity Evaluations), the Labor Market Survey is a common device used by insurer&rsqu... Read More
This article is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice. This should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state. 1. The Defense Base Act only applies to US Citizens FALSE – The DBA applies both to US Citizens and to foreign nationals. So long you were injured while... Read More
Benzene is a very toxic compound. This substance is marked carcinogen. If it finds its way inside the body, it can cause dreaded diseases such as cancer. The benzene compound was discovered in 1825. It was initially observed as an oily residue produced when illuminating gases are created. In 1833, further studies indicated that this substance could be produced when lime and benzoin are distilled together. Since then, benzene was mass produced, mu... Read More
