Can Delaware nursing home residents take legal action for bad COVID-19 health outcomes?

The COVID-19-related state death toll in Delaware was last calculated at 35 on Sunday, including individuals from 33 to 96 years of age.  Increased measures to reduce the spread in Delaware include Governor Carney’s order authorizing any state law enforcement officers to stop vehicles displaying out-of-state tags driving within the state, and federal health regulators … Continue reading Can Delaware nursing home residents take legal action for bad COVID-19 health outcomes? Continue Reading →

Colorado, Will Getting Into a Truck Accident Get My Commercial Driving License Suspended?

To receive one’s commercial driving license (CDL), candidates must go through many initial screenings and complete the appropriate training. This alone can take months and the last thing any driver wants is to have their license suspended after only a short while of driving professionally. If a truck driver gets into an accident that is … Continue reading Colorado, Will Getting Into a Truck Accident Get My Commercial Driving License Suspended? Continue Reading →

Could Colorado’s Stay at Home Order be Used to Help Businesses Get Their Business Interruption Claims Approved?

Business owners all across the country are seeking financial relief from their insurance policies but few, if any, are getting it. While most business owners are filing business interruption claims as they assume this coverage will pay out for the losses they have incurred thus far, many are receiving denials notices rather than checks. Why? … Continue reading Could Colorado’s Stay at Home Order be Used to Help Businesses Get Their Business Interruption Claims Approved? Continue Reading →

Florida hospital owed thousands of dollars in back pay after improperly tracking hours

Employers regularly make mistakes regarding the amount of pay that employees are given and procedures for keeping records related to wages. If a business allows these problems to continue and become widespread, they may be sued by employment lawyers or subjected to various actions from the Department of Labor. A hospital system in St. Augustine … Continue reading Florida hospital owed thousands of dollars in back pay after improperly tracking hours Continue Reading →

A Gender-equal Ethiopian Parliament can Improve the Lives of all Women

By James Jeffrey   In 1991, the share of seats held by women in the Ethiopian parliament was under 3 percent. Today it stands at 38 percent, almost twice the ratio of women in the United States Congress. Experts say when women are better represented in government office, the gains are likely to spill down … Continue reading A Gender-equal Ethiopian Parliament can Improve the Lives of all Women Continue Reading →

Can families of nursing home residents with COVID-19 sue for wrongful death in Texas?

In Texas, approximately 13% of the state’s 1,222 nursing homes have at least one case of the new coronavirus. Texas Health and Human Services Commission officials reported 38 nursing home residents and staff members have died of COVID-19 statewide.  Nursing home administrators must take reasonable measures to ensure caregivers follow updated state protocols  to protect … Continue reading Can families of nursing home residents with COVID-19 sue for wrongful death in Texas? Continue Reading →

What Are the Major Reasons for Truck Accidents in Arkansas?

Before becoming a certified truck driver, candidates must undergo the proper licensing and they also must pass the appropriate medical examinations to be deemed physically fit enough to drive such a large vehicle commercially. The reason why so many regulations are put in place for truck drivers is to try and help prevent a collision … Continue reading What Are the Major Reasons for Truck Accidents in Arkansas? Continue Reading →

California, What Damages are Recoverable After a Truck Accident?

Once an investigation is launched and the negligent party is identified, the victim of a truck accident can begin to demand financial compensation for any losses they suffered due to the collision. A truck accident attorney in California will help a person through the required legal steps for them to convince the negligent party, and … Continue reading California, What Damages are Recoverable After a Truck Accident? Continue Reading →

Arkansas Businesses May be Able to Collect on Their Policy Even if Their Business Interruption Claim was Denied

Do you own a business in Arkansas that has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? Did you file a business interruption claim only for your insurer to deny your claim and inform you that your policy doesn’t cover pandemics? Like many business owners in Arkansas, you may be feeling hopeless and out of luck, but … Continue reading Arkansas Businesses May be Able to Collect on Their Policy Even if Their Business Interruption Claim was Denied Continue Reading →

Connecticut restaurant industry workers may have been paid incorrectly

The state of Connecticut experienced numerous issues related to attempting to figure out pay for employees in the restaurant and bar industry. This is an especially complicated issue because a significant portion of wages in this industry comes from cash tips, which are often unreported, yet workers must be paid at least minimum wage if … Continue reading Connecticut restaurant industry workers may have been paid incorrectly Continue Reading →