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The logic behind a mass tort is strength in numbers. Because many plaintiffs’ injuries are consolidated into one lawsuit in a mass tort, the plaintiff may have more success when facing a large and powerful defendant like a drug manufacturer or a chemical company.
Another benefit of a mass tort… Read more
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Unfortunately, circumstances sometimes happen that prevent an individual from working. A disability or illness can stop someone from seeking employment and reduce their quality of life. When this happens, the government offers Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Social Security… Read more
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Asbestos exposure can influence your health years or even decades after you originally inhaled the toxic substance. Looking back at all of your work history is one of the first steps you should do to help identify when you might have been exposed to asbestos and what the circumstances were in which… Read more
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Receiving social security disability benefits does not mean you should not work. However, the Social Security Administration has strict rules you must follow to keep your benefits even as you work. Typically, the SSA will discontinue your benefits if you participate in what is known as “substantial… Read more
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It's important to understand that federal law prohibits employers from discriminating against applicants during the hiring process. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 guaranteed that no employer could discriminate against applicants based upon their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. When… Read more
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Disputes happen.
Whether it is an office full of employees or a team of general contractors at a construction site, disagreements are a part of doing business. However, when work-related disputes involve a violation of one or more employment laws, work-related disputes take on an entirely… Read more
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Dogs are man’s best friends and can make the most wonderful, loyal companions. Conscientious owners can easily prevent dog attacks and injuries by keeping their animals on a leash and under control at all times, especially in public areas. However, when a negligent owner fails to control their… Read more
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If you regularly invest in the stock market, you may rely heavily on your broker to buy, sell, and give important financial advice on your investments. You put so much trust into your advisor, it could be unthinkable to imagine they are acting in bad faith—and that their true motive in suggesting… Read more
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“Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” – Murphy’s Law
There remains some debate as to the origins of Murphy’s Law. Legend has it that Edward Murphy coined the phrase in response to the failure of several new measurement devices. Murphy’s Law might have originated in a lab, but one industry… Read more
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A simple trip to a grocery store could change your life if you get injured due to the store management's negligence. Unfortunately, most victims often downplay such injuries because they don't know what to do next or feel too embarrassed.
But that shouldn't be the case. If you ever get injured at… Read more