http://www.articlesphere.com/Category/Legal/344 Legal articles from Find Articles at ArticleSphere.com Rss Follow Up Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:14:48 -0700 When it comes to accidents the most frequent questions on everybodys mind are who was responsible or how much compensation did you get? In car accidents whiplash is the type of injury that is usually treated lightly but which can have major repercussions on the driver or passenger. Whether you are dealing with a minor or more serious type of injury you can never be too careful with yourself. Whiplash is never just a neck injury. Mistakenly, people usually ignore it saying it will go away. Sometimes it does, other times it most certainly doesnt. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Most-Frequent-Injuries-In-Car-Accidents---Whiplash/162198 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Most-Frequent-Injuries-In-Car-Accidents---Whiplash/162198 Almost everyone at some point in our lives would require the services of a lawyer. For some, the requirement might be as basic as having someone to give legal advice before transferring or buying a property, creating a will or getting a legal opinion before commencing with a business deal. For some unfortunate ones, the requirements are more complex like getting a divorce lawyer, a criminal lawyer or getting the best possible lawyer before proceeding to take legal action against a company or an individual. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Web-2-0-Making-People-More-Comfortable-With-Their-Legal-Issues/161796 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Web-2-0-Making-People-More-Comfortable-With-Their-Legal-Issues/161796 Benzene is a very toxic compound. This substance is marked carcinogen. If it finds its way inside the body, it can cause dreaded diseases such as cancer. The benzene compound was discovered in 1825. It was initially observed as an oily residue produced when illuminating gases are created. In 1833, further studies indicated that this substance could be produced when lime and benzoin are distilled together. Since then, benzene was mass produced, much because it has vast industrial uses. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/A-Benzene-Overview--What-it-is-and-how-Benzene-Lawyers-can-help/161751 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/A-Benzene-Overview--What-it-is-and-how-Benzene-Lawyers-can-help/161751 Dont be frightened by the title this is really good news for the first time homebuyer that has been converted to user-friendly language! So, why should you be interested in this information? If you have purchased, or plan to purchase, a home between April 9, 2008 and July 1, 2009, and have not owned a principal residence for a period of three years prior to this purchase, you are considered to be a first time homebuyer and may be eligible for up to a $7,500 tax credit. This means now is the time to buy! http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Understanding-the-Housing-and-Economic-Recovery-Act-of-2008/161386 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Understanding-the-Housing-and-Economic-Recovery-Act-of-2008/161386 Now for a little history quiz. Where are the words, "separation of Church and State" in the Constitution? Are they in one of the articles or in one of the Bill of Rights amendments? Wrong! The phrase is not in any article of the Constitution, and it is not in the Bill of Rights either. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Building-a-Wall-of-Separation-Between-Church-and-State/161183 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Building-a-Wall-of-Separation-Between-Church-and-State/161183 If anything, today's time gives us the possibility to claim for just about everything. With this in mind, "death at workplace compensation claims" are too on that list, just as any other type of claim. However, this rather uncommon claim is different from all the rest and we will try to show you just how one works. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Filing-Compensation-Claims-for-Death-at-Workplace/160754 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Filing-Compensation-Claims-for-Death-at-Workplace/160754 A power of attorney form is a legal form that will allow someone to appoint another person to legally act on his or her behalf. The person who creates the POA (power of attorney) is called the principal and the person appointed to act on the principals behalf is called the agent. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/What-Can-You-Do-With-a-Power-of-Attorney-/160528 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/What-Can-You-Do-With-a-Power-of-Attorney-/160528 It is virtually impossible to succeed in any law examination without mastering the concept of time management. The California bar exam is no exception. It is not what you know. It is what you know in one hour. Budget your time or perish. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/California-Bar-Exam-Writing-Strategies/160469 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/California-Bar-Exam-Writing-Strategies/160469 A promissory note is a legal agreement that is a written promise to repay a debt. It will include how and when the debt will be repaid. It can be through a series of payments, upon demand, or another way both parties can agree upon. A promissory note will require the full names of the parties, the amount of the obligation, and the debtor's obligation(s). The debtor's obligation includes the terms of repayment, and an interest rate, if any. It can also include what is called an 'acceleration clause'. An acceleration clause will make the entire amount of the note due if just a single payment is late. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/What-Exactly-Is-a-Promissory-Note-/159497 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/What-Exactly-Is-a-Promissory-Note-/159497 We had an interesting variation recently in a case involving a small boy who was injured at a firework display. Due to the negligence of the organiser, a firework shot across sideways into the crowd and hit our client, causing burns and he had to go to hospital. We were instructed and started a claim against the firework company. We wrote to them and asked them to admit liability so that we could talk to them about compensation. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Goodwill-Gesture-Or-Proper-Compensation-/159091 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Goodwill-Gesture-Or-Proper-Compensation-/159091 When you are injured in a car accident in Minnesota, the No Fault Provision of your car insurance typically covers your medical bills. But what happens when the insurance company decides to stop paying, and schedules a medical examination? http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Independent-Medical-Examinations---What-To-Do-When-Your-Insurance-Company-Orders-An-Adverse-Exam/158970 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Independent-Medical-Examinations---What-To-Do-When-Your-Insurance-Company-Orders-An-Adverse-Exam/158970 It's important that when you buy or sell a used car you record the sale with an auto bill of sale form. For the person selling the car, it provides them evidence that the title of the car has been legally transferred to the buyer, and they are now responsible for the vehicle. For the person buying the vehicle, it documents the transaction and shows proof of purchase. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Security-Provided-By-Auto-Bill-Of-Sale-Forms/158344 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Security-Provided-By-Auto-Bill-Of-Sale-Forms/158344 No bar exam is easy. The California bar exam is no exception. More so than in any other jurisdiction in North America, however, the California exam is not only a test of mental stamina, but a test of physical and emotional endurance as well. Some applicants pass on their first attempt. Others take the exam several times before their names finally appear in the Daily Journal as successful applicants. If your name is on the list this time, congratulations! But if not, or if you are about to write the exam for the first time, read on. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-California-Bar-Exam-Study-Techniques/158166 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-California-Bar-Exam-Study-Techniques/158166 Prenuptial agreements are forms that act as a practical solution for dealing with the topic of how finances will be handled in a marriage. Although these forms are critical in preventing financial inequality, popping the question of using a prenuptial agreement is often times considered unromantic. Every year, more and more couples create prenuptial agreements before they get married. Most couples just want the comfort of knowing all the financial cards are on the table so there will be no surprises later on. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Purpose-of-Prenuptial-Agreements/157116 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Purpose-of-Prenuptial-Agreements/157116 Out of the numerous types of injuries, such as strains, back injuries, broken limbs, temporary/permanent loss of sight or hearing, the one that most gets our eye is whiplash injuries. Yes, you can claim compensation for whiplash, but it basically depends on how much you have been at fault and how severe the injury really is. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/When-Can-You-Get-Compensation-For-Whiplash-/157111 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/When-Can-You-Get-Compensation-For-Whiplash-/157111 The recent controversy about Cherie Blair using a no win no fee firm for her libel case in the courts has highlighted what is perceived as the latest abuse of the system which was created to provide access to justice ten years ago. This article aims to highlight the relationship between no win no fee arrangements (otherwise known as conditional fee agreements) and defamation claims. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Story-Behind-No-Win-No-Fee-And-Defamation-Claims/155888 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Story-Behind-No-Win-No-Fee-And-Defamation-Claims/155888 No win no fee claims are an essential means of achieving access to justice. After an accident, no win no fee provides an easy way to litigate for compensation, thus keeping companies accountable as well as receive some mitigation for the negative circumstances that have been thrust on you. No win no fee addresses the concern of most claimants-the cost. On the face of it, it means exactly that-if you dont win your case, you dont have to pay the fee. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Advantage-Of-No-Win-No-Fee/155885 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Advantage-Of-No-Win-No-Fee/155885 All too often organisations only feel the need to take proactive intervention to reduce accidents at work when the fear of censure or criticism from the powers that be are looming. To that end, too many companies feel compelled to do something when the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) steps in to investigate. It is argued that early intervention and proactive communication are essential for successful rehabilitation and recovery for injured employees, with assistance being offered to them as soon as possible after injury occurs, to help prevent any health issues which could arise. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Taking-The-Initiative-At-Work/155884 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Taking-The-Initiative-At-Work/155884 With the rising number of motorcyclists, despite the regular generalisations of motorcyclists always being the cause, rather than the victim, of crashes - there is much evidence to support the government's campaigns for drivers of other motor vehicles to be more vigilant in making themselves aware of motorcycles themselves and possible situations where they may encounter problems with motorbikes or other smaller form of transportation such as a scooter, moped or other powered cycle. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Motorcycle-Accident-Claims/155795 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Motorcycle-Accident-Claims/155795 After an accident, seeking legal redress often seems a necessary evil. Makin a personal injury claim is the natural step but the myriad of legal complications can often seem like a herculean task if youre still trying to recover from the accident in question. There are ways to make the whole process as smooth as possible and ensure that getting reimbursed for the physical or psychological harm suffered is not as time consuming and costly as it seems. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Smoothening-The-Road-To-A-Claim/155721 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Smoothening-The-Road-To-A-Claim/155721 The number of personal injury claims has been going up steadily and so to the number of payouts, this in turn is leading to a rise in insurance premiums as the number people claiming compensation after being involved in an accident is rising. These are the findings of a new report which claims that personal injury claims will push the cost of insurance up by 28 per cent over the next five years. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Personally-Causing-Injury-To-Insurance-Premiums/155720 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Personally-Causing-Injury-To-Insurance-Premiums/155720 No-win-no fee arrangements were originally created to provide transparency and easier access for justice for claimants. Its primary aim was to play a central role in ensuring this access for genuine claims. For many consumers, it is the main way to right a perceived wrong and balance the scales of justice. In the opinion of the government-and the many critics of the system-the name no longer conjures up thoughts of justice and transparency, but confusions, unrealistic hopes of compensation and abuse. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/No-Win-No-Fee-Must-Be-Simpler/155719 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/No-Win-No-Fee-Must-Be-Simpler/155719 Europes leading body for health and safety professionals, the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), has suggested in new research that accidents at work can be reduced significantly by greater investment in safety professionals. The findings discovered that a culture of safety was prevalent in firms and companies where senior management at all levels had sufficient health and safety training and could lead by example. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Invest-To-Reduce-Accidents-At-Work/155718 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Invest-To-Reduce-Accidents-At-Work/155718 Personal injury has been on the proverbial reform menu for quite sometime and no official news from Whitehall has been forthcoming as to what shape the reforms will take. Although voices of frustration have been mounting for well over a year, no indication of when even a sliver of information will be announces has been forthcoming. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Insurance-Industry-Losing-Patience-Over-Claims-Reforms/155717 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Insurance-Industry-Losing-Patience-Over-Claims-Reforms/155717 Of all the crises that managers must deal with in the workplace, accidents and medical emergencies are by far the most common. While many of these are unavoidable, a significant number result because of dangerous procedures and worker error. All it takes for an employer to reduce the number of accidents at work, is to use a common sense approach to prevent accidents. Research often suggests that among the most significant factors in injuries are employee errors, procedural inefficiencies and a lack of appropriate training. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Giving-More-Thought-To-Workplace-Accidents/155534 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Giving-More-Thought-To-Workplace-Accidents/155534