Even though the Fair Labor Standards Act states that hourly employees must be paid overtime for any time beyond 40 hours, some employers still manage to find a way to avoid payment of overtime. This leaves the business owners becoming richer while the employees work harder for less money, often an amount that calculates as […]
While drug smuggling is a serious problem for officials, an overzealous customs or police officer can lead to serious financial implications. A 54-year-old Lovington, New Mexico, woman filed a lawsuit last December against a Texas hospital, its emergency room physicians, and U. S. customs officials because of a body cavity search to which she was subjected […]
Policy limits can be either an advantage or disadvantage during the car accident claims process. While it can be a bargaining chip during a lawsuit when the company is trying to avoid paying the benefits to which the insured is entitled, it can also open a policyholder up to a lawsuit when the policy limits […]
Did you know that you have a legal time limit in which to bring a personal injury lawsuit before you lose the right to sue? Most legal issues have a statute of limitation which restricts the period of time during which a plaintiff may bring legal proceedings against a defendant. It’s essentially the time limit […]
Electronic log systems have numerous benefits for both the truck driver and the trucking company. A recent study by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration revealed that these devices can easily reduce the occurrence of 18-wheeler accidents on our roads. Electronic log systems (also known as ELS systems) are devices fitted in a truck or […]
The internet has opened great opportunities in the legal profession, but there is still a need for them to exert a great deal of effort into marketing—or is there? Fortunately, for both busy and new law firms, there is tried and tested marketing opportunity that does not require a substantial amount of time and effort […]
The first question you may want to ask yourself is whether you actually need an accident lawyer. This will depend on the type of accident and the extent of damage. It may not be necessary to have an attorney if the accident simply involves minor property damage and no personal injuries, but there are instances […]
Riding a motorcycle can give you a feeling a freedom. However, motorcycle safety is a topic which needs to be stressed. Motorbikes are prone to accidents due to a number of factors we’ll examine shortly. That being said, we’d like to share a couple of safety tips you can follow in order to stay safe […]
A reminder from the Texas Department of Transportation and 1-800-ATTORNEY. Road safety is a vital part of life because the lives of motorists depend on it. With the rise in fuel prices, many people are choosing to use other means of transport such as motorbikes and bicycles. Because of this, car drivers need to be […]
Have you been injured in an on-the-job slip & fall or tripping accident? Your workplace should be a safe environment where you can work with as few distractions as possible. Workplace safety should include measures put in place to protect you from injuries brought on by slip, trip and fall accidents. Statistics state that a […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released statistics revealing that car accidents are the leading cause of death for children aged 1 to 13. This revelation comes hot on the heels of information pointing to the fact that most parents don’t know how to appropriately position child seats in their car. Human error and […]
A phone number holds the key to the door between you and your clients. This is because most people look for a number to call when they spot a business whose services they’re looking for. Because of this, it’s important to make sure that your business number is impactful and memorable. Vanity numbers provide you […]
