If February 2019, USA Today reported that pedestrian deaths totaled just under 6,000 in 2017 for the second straight year. USA Today also reported that pedestrian deaths hit a 28-year high in 2018, according to new estimates that suggest the nation’s SUV boom is becoming increasingly deadly. The Governors Highway Safety Association indicated the number of pedestrian deaths…
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Car Accidents Cause Mental Trauma, Too
Car accidents happen in a matter of seconds, yet they can leave people with years of physical injuries, pain, and recuperation. Loved ones are lost and the injured often lose time at work due to their injuries. In short, many lives are forever changed by the devastation that often accompanies a car accident. With all…
Car Accident Injuries: Herniated Disc
A herniated disc is considered a soft tissue injury. It can occur in your neck or back and it can cause severe pain and permanent disability. Insurance companies are notorious for disputing soft tissue injuries in car accident claims, trying to say that they do not exist, are not as debilitating as they really are…
Nearly 100 Women are Suing Walmart for Gender Discrimination
On February 1, 2019, two lawsuits were filed against Walmart naming nearly 100 women as plaintiffs. These follow a lawsuit filed in November of last year. The women who are suing include current and past employees, some who left the company as far back as the early 2000s. They accuse Walmart of gender discrimination including…
State Supreme Court Upholds Law Prohibiting Female Nudity on Beaches
The city of Laconia, New Hampshire has an ordinance on its books that bans both men and women from being nude in public. The ordinance expressly forbids females from showing their areolas or breasts. Men, do not face the same prohibition. Three women who were arrested after going topless at a beach in Laconia challenged…
NH Partially Rules Against Labor Appeals Board in Medical Marijuana Compensation Case
Recently, the New Hampshiree Supreme Court ruled that the New Hampshire Compensation Appeals Board erred when it upheld an insurance carrier’s decision not to reimburse Andrew Pannagio, 50, for the cost of his medical marijuana. While the ruling sounds straightforward, it in no way serves to settle this dispute once and for all. Medicinal Marijuana…
Labor and Employment Law in Vermont
While there are various federal laws that offer protection to employees all over the country, Vermont has various additional laws that provide greater protections for their employees. These laws cover areas such as pregnancy accommodation, paid sick leave and higher minimum wage. Employers in Vermont are required to abide by both federal and state laws…
Can My Employer Make Me Take a Drug Test After an Injury?
Drug testing is complicated territory and laws are moving in favor of employees, but your employer may still be allowed to require a post-injury drug test. Each state has different rules. If your employer requires a drug test, they will typically need to prove that they had a reason to believe that intoxication led to…
Personal Injury Claim and Lawsuit Timeline
When you or someone you love has been injured, your first concern is healing the physical injuries. But the bills can pile up fast, and you need to know what you can do to get paid for the harm caused by someone else’s negligence. For serious injuries, a personal injury lawsuit may be your best…
Car Accident Medical Expenses: What to Expect
Being in a serious car accident is traumatic for everyone involved, and the aftermath of a vehicle accident can be painful, stressful and expensive. At a time when you should be focusing 100% of your energy on your recovery—if recovery is even possible—your focus is probably being drawn in many different directions: How much work…