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Alcohol-related accidents often happen after people drink too much at a bar or restaurant and decide to get behind the wheel. When the at-fault driver is intoxicated, it is reasonable to question whether the establishment that served the drunk driver could be held legally responsible for damages. Florida is one of several states that has […]

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Nursing home residents have the right to be treated with respect and free from any form of nursing home abuse, which could include the use of restraints. Sometimes these facilities use restraints to keep residents from harming themselves or to make their jobs easier. In any case, the overuse of restraints on residents, generally without […]

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When a maritime worker is harmed in an offshore accident, he or she may be unable to work for an extended period of time. In these situations, injured maritime workers often wonder about their rights and their employer’s obligations regarding medical care. Maritime law requires that you seek immediate treatment after a serious injury. You […]

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When a death occurs, especially when it was unexpected and preventable, it can be even more devastating to the deceased’s surviving family members. The maritime industry is one of the most dangerous industries to work in. Maritime workers often have to work in unsafe conditions, on unseaworthy vessels, and without adequate safety equipment, leading to […]

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When longshoremen or harbor workers are injured or harmed in a job where their duties are related to maritime activity, they may be able to pursue benefits under the federal Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) or seek compensation under the state workers’ compensation program. While both systems help provide medical treatment and certain […]

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Dollar stores are popping up everywhere across the U.S., but are they actually doing more harm than good for local businesses and communities? Discount chains Dollar Tree, Family Dollar and Dollar General have experienced an increase in violent crime over the past several years, even as sales have skyrocketed during the coronavirus pandemic.According to recent […]

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In most situations, maritime injury cases are settled out of court. However, when a fair settlement cannot be reached between either involved party, it may be necessary to go to court. There are several factors involved when it comes to reaching a maritime injury settlement. Without legal representation, injured seamen face the risk of being […]

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When a fisherman or crewmember is injured or killed in an accident at sea because of negligence or carelessness of another crewmember, captain, skipper, or the boat’s owner, the Jones Act requires that the injured party be compensated for his or her losses. But what happens when a boat owner tries to find ways to […]

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Electrocution injuries can happen anywhere, but more commonly in the workplace. Certain professions, including utility workers, electricians, cable operators and construction workers are at a higher risk of being electrocuted and suffering a serious or even fatal injury. If you or a loved one has sustained an electrocution injury, you may be eligible to file […]

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Many personal injury victims may be fearful of dealing with a lawyer because they do not have the means to pay for legal services. This does not have be the case if you retain a lawyer who works on a contingency fee basis, which means he or she agrees to not charge any upfront fees […]

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