If you are in a car accident, the steps you take immediately after a collision are extremely important. No matter how insignificant you think it is, never leave the scene of an accident. Do what you can to protect the scene by putting the flashers on in your car or…
The short answer is, yes, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is closing an increasing number of cases without investigation them. The reason why is growing in complexity. At the most basic level, the EEOC does not have enough money to investigate every claim it receives. Although the…
In the United States, 34,000 people die each year on roads. Although the best thing you can do for yourself is to wear a seat belt each and every time you get into a car, improved technology in airbags and pre-crash warnings, for example, has increased safety as well. When…
Bankruptcy attorneys are the real winners in the Toys R Us bankruptcy. After one year, workers who were promised a severance that was subsequently taken back by the company are receiving a small part of what they were owed: $2 million. The attorneys representing the company, however, are receiving $56…
In June, the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) got an overhaul of amendments. The NYSHRL is responsible for prohibiting discrimination and harassment, and the modifications to the law create many more employee protections. One of the amendments makes sure that all employers are now covered by the law….
If you live in the United States, you have a one in four chance of becoming disabled by the time you turn 67. Since earning an income is essential to survive, the loss of it can be devastating to you and your family. That’s where Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)…
The recent death of a law student to suicide in Buffalo has rocked the Western New York community. As the stigma surrounding mental health persists, however, now seems like an important time to initiate meaningful conversations and explore what to do when you or someone you love is suffering from…
While getting ready for church one day, Travis Yoakum experienced chest pain. His wife took him to the local hospital in his hometown of Rolla, MO, but doctors there determined that he needed more care than they could provide, so he was flown to St. Louis. After the episode, Mr….
The Fourth of July is a wonderful time for Americans to celebrate our country’s independence from Great Britain centuries ago. Our freedoms and rights are among the best in the world, and we’ve enjoyed a mostly peaceful existence since our founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. The 4th is…
We all know that doctors are human. As such, they are going to make mistakes. The problem is when they make mistakes on us. Objectively, we know that something, sometime, somewhere will go wrong, but it better not go wrong when we’re the ones being operated on or diagnosed. In…
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