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Television Lawyer: When and Why Do You Need One?

If you are involved in the television or entertainment industry, you may need legal assistance at some point in your career. With the help of a lawyer, you can protect your intellectual property and ensure that no one else uses it without your express permission. In addition to helping you protect your intellectual property, an entertainment lawyer can also help you negotiate the contracts and agreements that you enter to advance your career. Continue reading to understand how a television lawyer can help you. This guide will provide the basis about television lawyers and help you know when it is important to hire one.

Drunk Driving in Virginia - Can I get More Money if I am Hit by a Drunk Driver?

The law says that in certain circumstances, in addition to regular damages, a jury may award something called punitive damages. These damages are in addition to the normal damages that a jury might award an injury case, such as for medical bills, lost time from work, and pain and suffering.

Common Workers’ Compensation Definitions

Here’s a list of many of the worker’s compensation terms used in North Carolina and Virginia work Injury cases. The definitions may vary Depending on the state and the Issues at Hand.

Common Mistakes that Can damage Your North Carolina or Virginia Workers’ Compensation Case

Workers have the right to file for workers’ compensation if they are an employee if they are hurt on the job, and if the injuries they suffer stop them from working. Workers may also be entitled to work injury benefits if they suffer an occupational illness due to their job. There is no requirement to prove the employer was at fault. The claims process is normally easier than in a personal injury case. Still, there are many mistakes employees can make that can hurt their case. Just one key mistake can affect your entire claim or your ability to get all the compensation you deserve.

What is Maximum Medical Improvement?

When you’ve been hurt at work, there comes a time when continuing to treat with your doctors doesn’t improve your medical condition. When additional medical treatments won’t improve your medical condition and the healing process is stopped – you’ve reached the point of Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI). 

What Workplace Rules Apply to COVID Vaccines?

​There’s good news finally about the COVID-19 pandemic which has affected workers and everyone in numerous ways. More than 350,000 Americans have died due to the disease and nearly 20 million Americans have become infected.

Hand Injuries and Workers’ Compensation

Hand injuries are common in many different types of jobs. Workers who do outside labor such as construction or agricultural work often suffer injuries due to the machines/tools they work with and thy types of tasks they do. Workers who work inside can suffer injuries due to repetitive use. Workers in almost every field from industrial workers to healthcare workers at some point in their career are likely to injure their hand – often severe enough that they can’t work until (and if) their hand mends. Some of the machines that can cause severe hand injuries to include saws, hammers, and assembly equipment.

Child Support and Special Needs Children

What if your child has special needs? Can the parent providing support be required to continue support after the statutory age limit?

Tips To Avoid Bicycle Accidents And Hassles After Them

We are all familiar with accidents on the road as they are among the most common causes of fatal casualties. The most common vehicle types often involved in an accident include cars, motorcycles, trucks and buses. Did you know, however that most victims of bicycle accidents tend to lose their lives more viciously compared to accidents of any other type.

The Most Significant Causes Behind Slip And Fall Injuries!

Summer is the time for enjoying and letting yourself get some fresh air and sunshine outside that we all crave in our busy lifestyles. We are all dying to spend some time of freedom outside, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic. People are traveling to the beaches, terrains, mountains, and forests to break free from the months of cabin fever they have been suffering from. Like in any adventure, there are unfortunate cases of slip and fall injuries during the summer. In fact, these types of accidents are continuously on the rise, which is becoming a concern.

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