Cases Involving Defective Products
by: Nash Ville

Each year, millions of people are being harmed by defective products. A defective product is a product that causes injury or harm to a person. A product may be considered to be defective for many different reasons such as design defect, failure to warn, failure to guard, unfit for intended use, defect in construction, or a defect in materials. With this, defective product claims can be based on negligence, strict liability, or breach of warranty of fitness depending on the jurisdiction within which the claim is based.

No matter how big or small, you must file your defective products claim and see what your legal rights are. Basically, liability and damages are two important elements in every defective products law case. A liability involves demonstrating that the person being charged did bear responsibility for the injury. The damages, however, refer to the extent or amount of injury or loss that was suffered on account of the defendant's actions or negligence.

What To Do When An Insurance Company Breaches Its Contract
by: Maui Reyes

With so much paperwork given to you by insurance companies, most people tend to overlook exactly what their contracts are about.

It is part of insurance law that any ambiguity or uncertainty in the choice of wording in a contract will be resolved in favor of the policy holder, and not the insurance company. This often works in favor of the policyholder when it comes to pointing fingers in court, but not all the time.

Most policyholders tend to have their own interpretation of the contract. Unfortunately, the judge doesn’t care about the policyholder’s understanding of the wording. In court, “plain meaning

The Importance of Having a Lawyer by: Paul Hood

Many people are not familiar on how to deal with lawyers. Odds are, they are not sure what they are supposed to do or how much will be the cost.

More than just problem solvers, a lawyer can help prevent problems from even coming into fruition. While most people seek the aid of these legal eagles only when problems arise, it would be wise to have a lawyer to provide you with all the legal you need.

Are You Entitled to Claim Disability Benefits?
by: Paul Hood

If you are disabled and that disability hinders you from working, you may be able to claim benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA).

An essential factor that needs to be given attention in claiming disability benefits is that you must prove you are severely disabled preventing you from doing any gainful activity for at least a year or your disability may cause your death. Determining if your claim is valid rests on the shoulders of medical experts under SSA’s employ.

The Social Security Administration has set these standards in establishing what is “disabled.

How to Write a Cease and Desist Letter
by: Jefferson Highway, General Counsel

A Cease and Desist letter is one of the simplest legal forms in use today. With the spread of the web, and the copyright infringement that has brought, C&D's (as they are known) have become very common. The problem is, a standard C&D can cost $50 or more if sent from a lawyer, and you may find, if you have any kind of business at all, that you can't afford this on an on-going basis. So here is the solution - a Cease and Desist form of your very own.

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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
by: Maui Reyes

According to the EEOC, 40% of all working women claim to have been sexually harassed at some point in their career. Obviously, sexual harassment, although deemed as taboo and obviously inappropriate behavior, occurs more often than we perceive it to be.

If you or anyone you know has been sexually harassed in the workplace, the first step is to come forward with it. Report to your supervisor, employer, or to the human resources department. Many victims of sexual harassment are afraid to come forward because they fear they will lose their job, won’t get support from their boss, or be labeled as a tattletale. Unfortunately, many women make the mistake of keeping mum about these events, which only causes them stress, anxiety, and other emotional feelings that could affect their performance in the workplace.

Legal Issues Surrounding Divorce
by: Maui Reyes

There are two types of divorce: absolute and limited. Absolute, or “divorce a vinculo matu monii

Securing Evidence In Winning Defective Product Cases
by: Maui Reyes

Oftentimes when people get into accidents that involve defective products (such as car accidents), they get into shock and delay filing a case. While it is understandable that certain personal injuries can cause you to not file a case right away, you must remember that the company whom you plan to sue is already one, if not two, steps ahead of you.

To start, call an experienced products liability lawyer for advice and to schedule an immediate appointment—he should help you in securing all the evidence needed for the trial. The preservation of evidence is crucial, since this will greatly help—if not determine—the success of your case.

Claiming Sexual Harassment
by: Maui Reyes

If you’ve already approached your employer about the sexual harassment that took place and was not given proper attention, or believe that your company’s policy does not treat your case fairly, then you may consider other options.

You can file a Title IX complaint with the office for Civil Rights. This can be found at the United States Department of education. Title IX covers all students and employees of institutions that are granted federal aid. You don’t need a lawyer to file a complaint. However, when you decide to sue, you will need an attorney to file a Title IX lawsuit.

To Settle or Not to Settle: A Case Dilemma
by: Paul Hood

A dilemma besetting many cases is the question whether to settle or not. A practical assessment of your position with the aid of a trusted lawyer will provide the answer.

It is never easy to make a decision like settling a case. Many factors come into play but a thing to be remembered is that choosing to settle is based on calculated risks and chances of winning litigation.

If you find yourself in a trial, you or your opponent may choose to offer the other party to settle the case before it reaches court. This discussion of the case is “without prejudice