If you have been injured on the job and now find that you are not able to continue the work that you are used to doing and therefore are not able to cash any paychecks, you will want to file a workers compensation claim. This way, you can receive financial benefits while you rest at home and heal, and your job will be protected. With that kind of protection, you should be able to return back to work with no problems once you are better and your doctor has given you the needed release to do so.

If you have recently been in a motorcycle accident, you may have a lot of concerns regarding how you should move forward and whether or not you should sue. If you do decide to sue, speaking to a motorcycle accident attorney should be your first step because you were driving a motorcycle and not a car at the time of the accident. (Likewise, you would not seek a motorcycle accident attorney if you were driving a car at the time of your accident.

Lots of small start-up companies look for investors, and putting your money behind one can be a good move for your long-term financial prospects. However, before you invest your hard-earned cash in a business, make sure that it isn't a zombie business. Here is what you need to know to protect yourself from this peculiar variety of the walking dead. What is a zombie business? A zombie business is one that has been stuck in a state of zero growth for a while.

If you have been injured in an accident involving a semi-truck or "big rig," then you may be entitled to compensation if you have suffered any personal injuries and can prove negligence on the part of the driver. Being involved with a lawsuit or legal case involving a big rig is somewhat different than pursuing damages against the private owner of a passenger car. Here is a look at some of the key legal issues that pertain to these massive vehicles. Commercial Owner  Unlike the typical auto accident case where a private individual owns the vehicle that is at fault, semi-trucks are generally owned by large commercial trucking firms.

If you are arrested, then you have the right to legal counsel. This means the state should provide you with a lawyer if you cannot afford one. In fact, this is one of the rights that the arresting officers declare when they come for you. Here are three things you may not know about this right: This Right Doesn't Apply To Every Case, in Practice Technically, the constitution grants you the right to counsel for all criminal processes.

What is your slip and fall lawsuit worth? Does your case has enough value, once all the hospital, doctor bills, and attorney fees are paid, to make it worth the amount of time and energy you have to devote to the lawsuit? If you consult with an attorney, this is what he or she will try to decide, so it's helpful if you understand that there are several factors involved.

Anyone who travels to the United States to visit, work, or live is considered an alien until he or she has gone through the proper channels to legally immigrate to this country. Hiring an immigration attorney is a good way for people foreign to the U.S. to make sure they follow all the legal steps needed to become a U.S. citizen and retain the right to live permanently or get a temporary visa.

When you get a tattoo, the last thing on your mind is that you could end up being harmed as a result of it. Unfortunately, this does occur. If you suffered an injury from your tattoo, it is possible that you can file a lawsuit against the artist or the tattoo parlor. Before you do though, here are a few things you should know. Negligence In personal injury law, negligence is a big part of it.