Workers' Compensation: What Happens If You Fail A Drug Test?

Getting hurt while on the job can be a fearful thought, one that often leads to worry about making financial ends meet. The point of the workers' compensation program is to help employees that were injured while working in a variety of ways. Most notably, workers' compensation insurance pays for the employee's medical costs and disability benefits after an injury. In exchange for paying these benefits to injured employees, the employee is bound by law to not sue the employer for the injuries sustained on the job. [Read More]

Understanding Debt Collection

For those who've fallen behind on bills, there may come a time when the debt gets turned over to a collection agency. In many cases, these collection agencies are legitimate and above-board avenues that allow the credit card or other lenders to settle debts by compromise since these agencies usually collect a fee on each debt collected. No matter how annoying these phone calls and letters can be, there are some rather strict rules about how debt collection activity can proceed, and most all of them obey those rules. [Read More]

Why Adultery As A Divorce Ground Isn'T Automatically Beneficial

Getting cheated on is one of the most hurtful things one can experience in marriage, which is why many expect it to matter during divorce. You can use adultery as a ground for divorce, but don't expect it to automatically work to your benefit. Here are some of the divorce elements that people expect adultery to influence, and how that may happen: Asset Division Asset division is one of the most controversial things during a divorce. [Read More]

3 Things You Must Do After A Slip And Fall

While some people will act responsibly if you had a slip and fall while on their property, others may try to absolve themselves of all responsibility by placing the blame on you.  While you should be receiving compensation for your injury, all you may actually be receiving is problems and unpaid medical bills.  Here are three things you should do after suffering from a slip and fall injury: Hire A Lawyer Right Away [Read More]