Recently there has been a connection to the number of construction accidents and the declining economy. As the economy downgrades the number of construction accidents has been increasing. This makes perfect sense because as our investments go down the tubes, we are going to be taking in way less income. Therefore these companies who are losing profits are not going to be focusing on safety and equipment for their worksites. If construction sites are not properly equipped with...

New York Insurance fraud is a broad term that includes numerous acts the law considers illegal. And yes, all of them are related to stealing from insurance companies. Insurance fraud in New York and virtually all other states are probably the most commonly prosecuted white collar crime.

Recent legislation and general policy of insurance fraud crackdown changes released state and local prosecutors and investigators after unexpecting (and expecting) insurance fraudsters....

Regardless of whether an employee in the UK operates on a full-time, part-time, temporary or permanent basis, it is a fact that they are entitled to carry out their job in a safe and healthy environment. However, despite the fact that all employers have a duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees, accidents can and do happen.

There are several mitigating factors which can cause workplace accidents, ranging from the use of unsuitable or defective...

Medical Malpractice in New York is widespread and on the rise. Medical malpractice is the determination that no other reasonable medical professional would have performed the same actions as your provider. However, how is the patient or the patient’s family going to determine if Medical malpractice in New York occurred? This is not the responsibility of the patient. The patient or the patient’s family in conjunction with a medical malpractice lawyer can determine if...

Dollars & Sense

Denice Gierach

July 20, 2008 - As published in The Naperville Sun

If you become disabled suddenly through a car accident or health calamity, will your family or significant other know what your wishes are?  If you die suddenly, will those closest to you know what to do?  Will they know where your pertinent papers are kept or what assets may be available for your care?

While you are well and there are no health issues before you is a...

You may think your identity is perfectly safe and that identity and credit card theft could only happen to someone else, but take a few minutes to answer this Identity Theft Quiz, and see how safe your money and identity really is. Each answer is worth between 1 and 5 points, which you can tabulate at the end of the quiz to see how well your identity is truly protected:

1) What is your primary method of disposal for personal finance information?

A)For the most...

Seattle DUIfollows the Washington DUI law and implements the same when it comes to punishing DUI convicted individuals. However, there are quite a few issues that need to be considered when a person is faced with an arrest and or is convictedfor DUI in Seattle . ‘Will I have to serve jail time? If yes, for how long? Is there any possibility for probation? What are the fines? Will my license be suspended? If yes, for how long?' – These are the most common questions that every...

Tampa DUI attorneys, like any other U.S. city DUI attorneys, help DUI (Driving under Influence) offenders to minimize their DUI punishments. Being one of the major cities of Florida, Tampa legal issues, especially DUI laws are same the sate law. Therefore, when it comes to Tampa DUI lawyers , they follow the law of Florida DUI. DUI or Driving under Influence is a criminal offense, which can result into serious consequences if ignored. If you are charged withDUI in Tampado not consider...

Workplace Violence is on the rise and I believe that in the next decade it will explode exponentially unless we are proactive!

The most difficult type of workplace violence to prevent comes from individuals not affiliated with the company who have some grievance or grudge against the company itself or someone working for the organization.  Unless a friend, neighbour or family member notices telltale warning signs and reports them it is almost impossible to prevent random...

It is worthwhile knowing you can find a huge amount of legal advice on the internet.  Many people are under the impression that if they have a problem at work it will mean them having to go and see a group of employment solicitors .  Of course, this is the correct way of going about things and they are certainly the best people to see.  But it may well be a good idea to have a look at what advice is available online before you even take that step.  And by reading...