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Justia Legal Resources: Workers’ Compensation Law Center

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The workerscompensation system aims to address these concerns by providing reimbursement for medical costs and partial replacement for lost wages. Still, pursuing workerscompensation is not always straightforward. The WorkersCompensation Law Center at Justia provides insights on how the process unfolds.

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Justia Legal Resources: Workers’ Compensation Law Center

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Even with legal protections in place for workers, accidents remain an inescapable risk in many industries. Each state has established a workerscompensation program that provides coverage for injuries or illnesses on the job, regardless of fault. One of these involves reporting the injury to the employer.

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Justia Legal Resources: Personal Injury Law Center

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Workerscompensation is usually the sole remedy of an injured employee against their employer, a supervisor, or a coworker. Bringing a third-party lawsuit can help a worker recover certain types of damages that are not available through workerscompensation. Can You Sue Anyone if You Were Injured at Work?

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Justia Legal Resources: Truck Accidents Legal Center

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The statute of limitations is a filing deadline that a victim must meet to preserve their right to compensation. A defendant can ask the court to dismiss a case if the victim failed to comply with the statute of limitations, even if they otherwise could get compensation. Who Pays for Injuries to a Truck Driver?

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Continuing Legal Education for Paralegals

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Staying up-to-date with rules and regulations Court rules and regulations are the bread and butter of paralegal practice, especially since paralegals often need to know these in more detail than attorneys. The legal industry is in a constant state of evolution, and CLEs can help paralegals to keep on top of things.

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Legal Ads Surge as Plaintiff Lawyers Pursue Mass Litigation Cases

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As court dockets continue to expand, the ad boom reflects both the growth in mass tort litigation and investor interest. Related Law Firm Marketing Articles Courting Your Clients E-Book Email Marketing Guide to Google and Yahoo! Courting Your Clients is offered exclusively by Legal Expert Connections, Inc.,

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Slip and Falls: What Do I Do and What are My Rights?

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South Carolina is a comparative fault state, which means that your damages will be reduced by the percentage of fault the court attributes to your actions. WorkersCompensation- If your injury occurred at your workplace, you do not have to prove fault on your employer. WHAT AM I ENTITLED TO?