Latest Personal Injury Articles
What is Mesothelioma (and How Do You Pronounce It!)?
By: Patricia Woloch | 16/05/2008
Inhaling asbestos dust for extended periods of time can lead to cancer in the lungs and/or abdomen. This type of cancer is called mesothelioma and is very hard to detect early.
Claim for an Accident Within the Workplace
By: Paul Steven | 16/05/2008
A large number of people never make a claim for a serious injury within their workplace. Fear and guilt being the main factors.
Vehicle Accidents? Los Angeles Lawyer Will be There Every Step of the Way
By: Melvin Magadia | 16/05/2008
In a vehicular accident, injuries may be serious and emotions can run high. Here are some guidelines on what to do when you get involved in an accident
School Health Hazards
By: Patricia Woloch | 15/05/2008
Schools across the country are beefing up security in response to media attention and public outcry, but the most prevalent dangers that children are exposed to everyday are less noticeable and tend to be things that you never think about.
Whiplash Sufferers Targeted for ‘third-party Capture’
By: Phil | 15/05/2008
Insurance companies that are dealing directly with whiplash victims straight after an accident has happened, are set to be investigated after allegations were made that they are placing undue pressure on people to waive their right to compensation or to make settlement for claims for less than they should be.
Thalidomide Victims Still Campaigning for Compensation, 50 Years on
By: Phil | 15/05/2008
During the late 1950’s, a German pharmaceutical company, Grunenthal, launched the drug thalidomide across 46 countries all around the world. The drug was said to be a cure for pregnant mothers suffering from morning sickness, however it produced horrific deformities in some of the children who were given birth to by the women who had taken this medication.
Small Cars Prove the Least Effective in Preventing Whiplash Injuries
By: Phil | 15/05/2008
Studies carried out at motor insurance research centre, Thatcham, have revealed that small ‘city’ cars are the least effective in preventing passengers from suffering incapacitating whiplash injuries.
Payout to Injured Iraqi Sparks Debate Over Inadequate Compensation for British Troops
By: Phil | 15/05/2008
An Iraqi civilian who was accidentally shot by a British soldier is set to receive a compensation payout from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of £2 million.
More from Jinky Belle Abelardo
Take Legal Action for an Illegal Employment Action
By: Jinky Belle Abelardo | 07/05/2008 | Law
The City of Walnut, located in the Southeastern region of Los Angeles County, is home to over 600 business entities. This means a number of employment opportunities for the city’s residents, and even for those residing beyond the border of the city.
Who Can Get Disability Welfare Benefits?
By: Jinky Belle Abelardo | 07/05/2008 | Law
Social Security is a social welfare program concerned in protecting the retired, old, needy, or disabled people; in addition, protects against socially recognized conditions, including poverty, old age, disability, unemployment and others.
Comparative Damages for Comparative Negligence
By: Jinky Belle Abelardo | 07/05/2008 | Personal Injury
In a motorcycle crash in Los Angeles, how is liability determined? What can victims obtain from the people liable? Can the victims themselves be held liable too? How can lawyers help with your claim? How does one really find out if he/she has received rightful justice from the sufferings, he/she has sustained?
California Business Law Attorneys – How Important are They
By: Jinky Belle Abelardo | 07/05/2008 | National, State, Local
Legal services are often deemed unnecessary and are often seen as mere additional expense. But you may be overseeing the fact that California business law attorneys can help a great deal in corporate dealings and operations.
Social Security Disability Claim Advocates
By: Jinky Belle Abelardo | 07/05/2008 | Law
Are you a disabled citizen of Los Angeles? Perhaps you intend to collect your disability benefits from Social Security. With this in mind, have you considered hiring an attorney to help you with your claims? First, let us understand what makes it so important to get a Los Angeles disability claims attorney.
Conquer Employment Law Violations
By: Jinky Belle Abelardo | 05/05/2008 | Law
As a worker in San Fernando Valley, you should be aware of your employee rights and obligations. Otherwise, you may not know that your employer has been violating or has violated your rights in some way. A certain area of law protects employees from unlawful employment practices.
Social Security Attorneys are Here to Provide Help
By: Jinky Belle Abelardo | 05/05/2008 | Law
Have you ever wondered why you should have an attorney in getting your benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA)? How can attorneys who have expertise on cases of Social Security help you with your claims?
Are You Retired or Disabled? Earn Your Benefits
By: Jinky Belle Abelardo | 05/05/2008 | Law
Today, more than 156 million people work and pay Social Security taxes. More than 47 million people receive monthly Social Security benefits. These taxes are used to pay benefits to workers who already have retired; people who are disabled; survivors of workers who have died; and dependents of qualified individuals.