2016
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Expungement of Criminal Records: Get the Facts
Many people with a criminal record have problems living a normal life. For example, they might have trouble getting a job or renting an apartment because of an employer or landlord's reluctance to deal with someone who has committed a crime in the past. In certain instances, however, you can avoid these types of issues due to a legal procedure known as expungement. The following article takes a closer look at this concept. What It Is Expungement involves a sealing of an individual's criminal records by the presiding jurisdiction.
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How To Survive A Workers Compensation Video Deposition
If you have been injured at work and filed for workers compensation, you should a expect the employer's insurer to request a video deposition. A deposition is a video taped question and answer session taken under oath about your work injuries, which commonly occurs at the claimant's lawyer's office. It sounds nerve-wracking to answer questions under oath, but the following tips will help you prepare for the deposition. Questions to Expect
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Can Workers' Comp Cover Your PTSD?
Not all work-related injuries are visible to the eye; mental disorders brought on by work can cause a crippling inability to do your job. If you have been involved in, or even witnessed, a traumatic event in the course of your job, you may be eligible to receive benefits through your employer's workers' comp insurance coverage. Like other mental health disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be more difficult to prove.
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Is Workers' Comp Right For You?
If you were injured at work, then you have a couple of options ahead of you. In some cases, workers' comp is better, and in some cases, a personal injury lawsuit is better. To help you figure out exactly what you should do, here is a rough framework of the road ahead and some details that you should know before proceeding: Report and Treat the Injury The absolute first thing that you need to do is get medical attention for your injury.
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Confused About VA Claim Denials?
Filling a claim with the Veterans Affairs (VA) disability system can be confusing, especially if you don't have any experience with legal or administrative systems. Although paperwork format is important, it isn't administrative mistakes or the rumors "dot the i's and cross the t's" that leads to denials. The VA can simply ask you to correct that kind of information, but if you're lacking evidence for your claimed conditions or if your evidence isn't convincing enough, a denial is likely to arrive in your mail.
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