Posted on: 16 January 2015
If you are a longshoreman or harbor worker who was injured on the job, there is a federal law in place that helps to ensure that you receive workers' compensation benefits. In order to receive benefits, you have to meet the requirements of two eligibility tests.  Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, or LHWCA, applies to longshoremen and harbor workers. It also covers workers in shipping terminals, shipyards, and the docks.
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Posted on: 8 January 2015
The laws of every state recognize that people who have lost loved ones due to the negligence of a doctor or hospital have the right to be compensated. That is why you may file a suit for wrongful death in medical malpractice cases that involve a fatality. If you find yourself in these unfortunate circumstances, you need a working knowledge of how the process of bringing action against a medical practitioner works.
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Posted on: 18 December 2014
Workers' compensation law can be confusing since it isn't always clear to what benefits you are entitled. Although workers' compensation programs are governed by state statutes, certain federal laws can extend your rights as an injured or disabled worker. By understanding your rights, you may find that you have more protection than you thought. If you are hurt at work, you may have rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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Posted on: 15 December 2014
President Obama's executive action on immigration benefits different undocumented immigrants in different ways. Some of his decisions involve extensions and enhancements of previous actions, while others offer relief involving family unity and national interest. Here are some of the people who benefit from this decision: 1. Undocumented residents who came to the US as children or who were born in the US to undocumented parents. These same individuals were helped in 2012 by another executive action by President Obama called DACA (Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals).
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