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The Effects of Lead Poisoning

February 10, 2017

Although lead is known to have harmful effects on human beings and other animals, it is still present in many of the spaces we inhabit. If you live or work in a building constructed before 1978, it is likely that there is lead-based paint in your home or workplace. Pipes, consumer products, water supplies, and […]

Know the Risks of Silica Exposure in Your Workplace

February 6, 2017

Depending on your work environment, you could be exposed to one or more toxic substances. Asbestos, a fibrous mineral linked to mesothelioma in exposed individuals, is probably the most well-recognized workplace toxic substance hazard. Other toxic substances you can potentially face in your workplace include radiation, mercury, lead, and silica. Crystalline silica is a type […]

What Can I Do Before I File for Divorce to Make the Process Easier

February 1, 2017

If you are considering filing for divorce, the following steps can help make the process more straightforward.

Four Ways to Stay Healthy While Recovering from an Injury

January 27, 2017

When you are recovering from an injury sustained in an accident, your primary focus should be complete physical rehabilitation. You might be feeling stressed about the debt you are facing from your medical bills and injury-related expenses, but do not let this stress keep you from doing all that you can to help yourself recover. […]

Recognizing Financial Abuse

January 23, 2017

Financial abuse is the use of finances, debt, and earning capacity to keep another individual under one’s control.

How is a Workers’ Compensation Claim Different from a Personal Injury Claim?

January 2, 2017

When you are injured on the job, you can file a Workers’ Compensation claim to seek compensation for the expenses related to your injury. If you are injured in an accident caused by another party’s negligence, you can seek compensation for your expenses related to the injury, known as your damages, through a personal injury […]

When Can I Back Out of a Purchase Contract for a Home?

December 28, 2016

When you make an offer on a home for sale, the seller has the option to accept your offer, reject it, or propose a counteroffer, which may be a different price or include contingencies. Once you and the seller agree to a price and a set of contingencies for the sale, you sign a legally […]

Using Social Media Responsibly During Your Divorce

December 23, 2016

If you are considering filing for divorce or are going through the divorce process, stay off social media while the divorce is pending. Here’s why.

Should I Litigate My Case?

December 19, 2016

How far you are willing to go with your case, whether it is a personal injury claim, an employment dispute, a rift between family members during the estate planning process, or your divorce, is up to you. Sometimes, it is necessary to go to court to see a case to its resolution. In other cases, […]

Seeking Reasonable Accommodations During Your Pregnancy

December 13, 2016

Every pregnancy is unique. Some women experience easy pregnancies with few difficulties and little discomfort. Others become fairly incapacitated while they are pregnant, physically unable to leave home or perform strenuous tasks. For working women, being pregnant can make the workday more stressful and even make some job duties impossible to perform. Under the Pregnancy […]