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Your Guide to Understanding US Criminal Law

If you commit an offense deemed against the law, you may be adjudicated through criminal or civil law procedure. If your crime caused injury to another person, you are subject to civil law. But criminal law will determine your fate if your actions are considered crimes against society. In this blog, you learn the basics of criminal law and what to do should you face criminal charges.What is Criminal Law? Criminal law seeks to punish... ❯❯❯

Marijuana Expenses in Workers’ Compensation Cases

The legality and illegality of marijuana consumption, as well as usage among various states in the US, have always been a popularly discussed topic. Some authorities are indecisive about whether workers injured while on the job should be compensated for marijuana expenses in the states where marijuana is illegal. Some are blaming the federal law for providing employers with the freedom to decide not to pay marijuana expenses in... ❯❯❯

Drawing the Link Between Car Accidents and Post-traumatic Headaches

Car accidents have long been a threat to American lives. Even after following traffic regulations and practicing road discipline, all it takes is one rogue driver for things to take a turn, a disheartening reality for many Americans. While there have been many efforts to understand the consequences of road accidents and help victims, the realm of post-traumatic headaches and migraines still remains ambiguous for many reasons. This... ❯❯❯

Drawing the Link Between Car Accidents and Post-traumatic Headaches

Car accidents have long been a threat to American lives. Even after following traffic regulations and practicing road discipline, all it takes is one rogue driver for things to take a turn, a disheartening reality for many Americans. While there have been many efforts to understand the consequences of road accidents and help victims, the realm of post-traumatic headaches and migraines still remains ambiguous for many reasons. This... ❯❯❯

Understanding Federal Laws for Whistleblowers

Whistleblowing is when an individual, often an employee, reports about their employer's fraudulent or unlawful activities to a government public agency. The law restricts employers from retaliating against whistleblowing employees; the employer cannot sack or deny the employee of their benefits. They must not behave in any way that can affect the whistleblower's employment status.  Both state and federal laws protect whistleblowers.  ... ❯❯❯

Child Custody: What Mothers Need to Know

Child custody is a legal term that translates to the care and supervision of a young individual by a parent or another adult with the legal authority to do so. The relationship between the child and the adult involves legal and practical aspects. The laws that regulate child custody are complicated and differ from one state to another. The Child’s Best Interests Standard is a common criterion that affects how most states determine... ❯❯❯

Maximizing the Influence of Digital Marketing in Healthcare

The United States has about one million healthcare firms. This is a highly competitive industry, leaving consumers with numerous choices. Healthcare consumers often consider accessibility, heightened patient experience, and convenience when deciding which company to patronize.  Healthcare companies and providers can use digital marketing to stay ahead of the competition. Digital marketing helps firms to initiate effective techniques... ❯❯❯

Social Media and Personal Injury Cases: the Dos and Don'ts

If you have a personal injury case ongoing, you might want to steer clear of social media completely. One of the things investigators in your case will require is your social media activity, including deleted posts. Insurance companies want to extract information to support their arguments and keep them from paying you what you deserve. Therefore, even if you do not leave social media, be careful what you post. You do not want to give... ❯❯❯

Navigating Legal Challenges: The Role of a Personal Injury Lawyer

Personal injury claims are no different from other legal matters. As such, you still need to work with a lawyer. However, unlike a criminal case where you may have a right to a lawyer, there are no such guarantees in a personal injury claim, so you have to make the call to hire or not to hire a lawyer.  Most people struggle with this decision due to a lack of information about the roles of personal injury lawyers in a claim. This... ❯❯❯

Pennsylvania Laws on Car Accidents: Requirements, Statute of Limitations, and More

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, in 2020, estimated the number of car accidents that occurred in the state to be 104,475. Of these, 1,129 individuals died, while 61,248 people were hurt. The laws guiding car accidents in the state determine what victims can do after a crash. If you or a loved one were involved in a car accident in Pennsylvania, you need to know what to do. Hence, this article explains how the rules... ❯❯❯

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