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What a Social Host Needs to Know Before Serving Their Guests
Many people enjoy a party or wedding where alcohol is served and the ability to let go after a long week is provided. However, when an individual consumes too much alcohol and goes on to cause a car crash in which they or others are harmed, the fault of the accident falls on the shoulders of the party's host under social host liquor liability laws, which many individuals are unaware of.
Underage Drinking: Are Your Children Sober?
Learn About Underage Drinking From Our Interview with Philadelphia Lawyer Michael Monheit, Esq.
Trusting Your Money with Someone Else
When someone is endowed with fiduciary responsibilities then they are responsible for another individual’s money and potentially investing those monetary funds. Fiduciary liability can occur for many reasons, for example if investment advice provided by a broker caused inappropriate loss based on what an individual asked for, the broker may be held responsible.
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
When an individual goes to work each day, they expect to command a certain amount of respect, whether they be a woman or man, married, single, dating, etc. It is illegal for an employer to pressure an employee into doing sexual acts for promotions or favoritism in the work place.
Risks Involved in Construction Site Accidents
Millions of individuals are injured in construction site accidents every year, with many unable to return to work for a considerable period of time if ever. Understanding the causes and risks associated with construction site accidents can greatly help with recovery as well as prevention and aid in gaining due compensation.
PCBs and Protecting Yourself From Them
Polychlorinated Biphenyls, otherwise known as PCBs, are a mixture of compounds that were used as coolants and lubricants in transformers, capacitors and other electrical equipment because of their ability to insulate well without burning off easily. However, PCBs can cause an array of side effects ranging from the mild - such as acne and rashes -- to the severe, which includes neurobehavioral and immunological in children.
Legal Issues of Crashworthiness
Although there are many outside factors in a car accident, one factor that is often downplayed is the crashworthiness of the car. This refers to the car manufacturer and if the car was made to withstand an accident or not. A car that cannot endure impact from an accident can be the cause of injury to the passengers in the car.
Learn and Protect Yourself From MTBEs
Methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) is one of the various additives used to oxygenate gasoline and can be a severe side effect to individuals working in and around gasoline. Unfortunately, it can also affect an individual on their commute home from work while they sit in traffic as well as when they fill up their gas tank. It's important to know how to check and protect yourself from MTBE contamination.
Laws Protect Whistleblowers
The whistleblowers of America are widely protected by many laws and are highly relied upon to bring injustices to the attention of lawkeepers. While many individuals who witness fraud or occupational concerns fear backlash from an employer or employees, each individual should understand and know that the law is on their side and be encouraged to come forward with the truth -- for the safety of others as well as themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mesothelioma Lawsuits
A diagnosis of mesothelioma as a result of industrial asbestos exposure can be daunting, both emotionally and logistically. A myriad of questions appear that can seem at first difficult to find answers for. This article serves as a guide to those most-often asked questions concerning mesothelioma and filing a lawsuit dealing with mesothelioma.
Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Contact Anapol Schwartz Lawyers About Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
FDA Issues Chantix Public Heatlh Advisory
Chantix is an oral medication prescribed to individuals who are trying to quit smoking. However, recent reports from patient's taking the drug have associated it with depressive side effects including suicidal thoughts, behaviors and psychotic episodes. The FDA has increased the warning label of the drug and are encouraging patient's using the medication to speak with their doctors immediately if any of these side effects occur.
Drinking Too Much: Are You the Victim of a Pennsylvania Drunk Driver Accidents
Pennsylvania personal attorneys, Joel Feldman, along with Kevin Marciano handle drunk driver accident cases
Contaminated Water and What to Do
Soil contamination as well as water contamination can occur in several different ways and can have extreme harmful reactions on the human body. Some of these illnesses and diseases that result from water and soil contamination range from liver and kidney damage to cancers to neurological effects. It is important for individuals to recognize when contamination occurs and what to do about it to protect themselves.
Automobile Accident Injuries and Their Relationsihp to Crashworthiness
Millions of Americans are injured every year in automobile accidents, and many of these injuries are the result of poor driving. However, many injuries occur as a result of driver's vehicle's crashworthiness, or its ability to protect the vehicle's occupants during an accident. Crashworthiness is important to understand because it relates to who may be responsible for damages or pain and suffering resulting from a car accident.
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