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  • Three Questions to Help Workers Seek Damages for Construction-Site Injuries


    How do construction workers get damages when injured at a construction site? The answer to this question depends on several factors that determine if you can file a personal-injury claim, workers compensation claim, or both. If you are suffering from such an injury, consider these three questions to help you gauge which claim to file. What Were You Doing? If you were working at the time of your fall, then you are entitled to workers compensation benefits.
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  • Charged With A DUI In Kentucky? Here's What You Need To Know


    All it takes is just one drink more than you should have and getting caught behind the wheel could mean serious problems. Being charged with driving while you are under the influence is a serious ordeal that could affect every aspect of your life. DUI laws can vary from state to state when it comes to what degree the charge could affect you. In the state of Kentucky, there are a few things you should know if you are facing a recent DUI charge.
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  • Don't Understand What Your Lawyer Is Doing? Take These Measures To Remedy The Situation


    In most cases, hiring a lawyer is the best way to resolve a legal dispute. However, once the lawyer starts working on your case, it's possible that you might be concerned with some of its (the case's) aspects or progress. For example, you may think that the case is moving slowly, you are losing the case, or the costs are escalating. Whether or not these are mere perceptions or realities, it's important to get to the route of the problem.
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  • 4 Steps to Take after Being Injured on the Job


    Employers are typically required to carry worker's compensation insurance to cover the medical expenses and lost wages of an employee who is injured on the job. But in order to qualify for worker's compensation, you must follow protocol. If you're hurt at work, take the following steps. Notify Your Supervisor After being injured at work, it is important that you notify your supervisor as soon as possible. Your supervisor should fill out an accident report that outlines the details of how you were injured as well as the date and time of the injury.
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  • 3 Signs That You Should Hire An Attorney In An HOA Dispute


    A homeowner's association can be a great thing. It can help ensure that your neighborhood is kept up properly and can protect property values. However, in some cases, homeowners find themselves in disputes with their homeowner's associations. Luckily, in these situations, a real estate attorney can help you. These are a few signs that you may need to hire an attorney to assist with your HOA dispute. 1. The HOA Is Accusing You Of Breaching Rules That You Haven't Breached
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  • Pros And Cons Of Lump Sum Alimony


    If you are in the process of getting a divorce, then you and your divorce attorney have probably discussed giving or receiving alimony payments. You might be aware that you can give or get alimony each month, but you are probably not aware that the option is available to receive or give all your alimony payments up front and forgo monthly payments. Doing this is called lump sum alimony and it might be right for you.
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  • 4 Tips For Negotiating A Fair Settlement With The Other Driver's Insurance Company


    If you are not happy with the settlement offer from the driver who caused the accident's insurance company following a car accident, there are steps you can take. Here are four tips that will help you negotiate a fair settlement offer with their insurance company. #1 Know What Number You Are Aiming For The first thing you need to do is figure out what number you want the insurance company to offer you and why.
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  • Using Songs On Your Vlog Without Violating The Law


    More and more people are creating vlogs to connect with audiences around the world. Adding music to your vlog (video blog) can be a great way to make it more appealing, but it's important that you are careful not to infringe on the rights of the artists responsible for the creative content contained within a piece of music. Here are three tips that you can use to ensure that your use of music doesn't violate copyright laws.
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  • What To Do If You Don't Agree With The Impartial Medical Exam Results


    As part of the workers' comp claim process, you may be ordered to undergo a medical exam with a doctor who is believed to be impartial, or not known to show bias towards patients or workers' comp. The report generated by this doctor is typically treated as binding medical evidence and given more weight than other evidence, which can be legally devastating for you if it minimizes the severity of your injuries or directly disputes reports provided by other healthcare professionals.
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  • Plan Your Estate Using A Revocable Trust


    A will plays an important role in estate planning, but wills are far from the only, or best, solution for quickly and conveniently dispersing property after death. A revocable trust, sometimes referred to as a living trust, can supplement or even take the place of a will if done correctly. To help you understand how a revocable trust can play a major part in your estate plan, read on. What can a revocable trust do?
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