Being injured while in the care of a healthcare provider is worrying. This makes medical malpractice one of the most sensitive personal injury cases. While the physician in question may have been negligent, in some instances, you may hold the hospital liable for your...
One of the deadliest types of car accidents is a head-on collision. This type of accident happens when the front ends of two vehicles come into contact. Unfortunately, a head-on collision can result in catastrophic injuries or death. This is because both cars often...
Under both federal and state law, employers are prohibited from discriminating against people based on their national origin. This prohibition includes not just discrimination against anyone born outside the U.S. According to the Department of Labor (DOL), national...
Divorce is one of the most challenging life situations for most people. Several factors can lead to it, and money is one of them. Money is a sensitive topic in different institutions, including marriage -- and it can play a direct or indirect part in whether a...
Retaliation in the workplace occurs when an employer or manager takes adverse action against an employee because the employee engaged in a legally protected activity. Legal protections apply to these situations because employees should be free to participate freely in...
Discrimination in the workplace can affect someone's career significantly, as it creates a hostile work environment. The U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines employment discrimination as unfair treatment towards someone because of their race,...
There is just enough nuance in overtime law for workers to find the rules confusing. Typically, hourly workers have a right to overtime wages, but those paid on a salary basis often do not receive overtime pay. Of course, there are exceptions to this rule, as those...
Determining fault for a car accident is important because the at-fault party generally incurs financial responsibility for what occurred. Proving that someone was at fault for a crash can give those who have been left with injuries and/or severely damaged vehicles the...
In an Indiana divorce, both parties are legally required to disclose what they own and owe. This is intended to ensure that marital property is divided equitably per Indiana marital property laws. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for some couples to withhold marital...
