If you are divorcing and you have a minor child, you can rest assured that there will very likely be child support ordered by the family court judge. Both you and your spouse can, and should, decide on child custody, debt and property division, and many other potentially contentious issues outside of court if possible, but not child support. Many issues surrounding divorce can be decided in advance, but the amount of child support that a parent is ordered to pay is determined by federal law. Read More»
In a perfect world, workers’ compensation would cover everyone who was injured on the job. Unfortunately, this is not the case. There are circumstances when people may not be eligible for benefits through this insurance policy, though they may qualify for similar benefits under different programs. Here are three instances when you may not be covered by workers’ compensation insurance.
Your Job or Position Doesn’t Qualify
One of the primary reasons you may not be able to collect workers’ comp is that your job or position is not covered. Read More»
A motorcycle accident can result in serious injuries. If you are the motorcyclist, there is little protection around you during a collision. Thus, your injuries may require significant medical treatment to facilitate your recovery.
If the accident is due to the negligence of another motorist, it is important to pursue a personal injury case. However, if you do not take proper precautions at the scene of the accident, you may not have enough evidence to substantiate the other driver’s negligence. Read More»
With the number of recalls for medical devices and other products, the FDA has become more aggressive about inspecting facilities and making sure companies are complying with the rules and regulations designed to protect consumers from faulty or dangerous products. If you received a notice from the FDA that it’s coming to inspect your facility, here are two tips to help you prepare for the visit.
Perform Internal Audits
The best thing you can do is perform an internal quality audit of your facility that’s the same as or tougher than the inspection you’ll undergo when the FDA representative tours your facility. Read More»
Workplace injuries come in all varieties, ranging from extremely minor to devastating and incapacitating. Common injuries include paper cuts, sprain and burns along with more severe injuries, such as broken bones and amputations. While rare, people have even been killed on the job. So what should you do if you get injured on the job? If you need medical attention for your injury, you will likely file an injury report with your employer so you can get workers compensation benefits. Read More»
