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Denied Mental Health or Rehab After a Work Injury? Public Employees Often Have Stronger Protections

Having a claim for mental health or rehab coverage denied can hit hard at a difficult time in your life. An experienced Inland Empire insurance claims denial lawyer at Quincey Law can help you fight back. Employees who work for private sector companies have more limited protections, even though there...

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Can You File Bankruptcy While Serving in the Military?

Yes, you can file for bankruptcy while serving in the military. Active duty service members, reserves, and National Guard members all have the right to file for bankruptcy protection under federal law. Military service doesn't disqualify you from debt relief, but it does add some unique considerations to the process....

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Fitzgerald v. Pollard Case Summary

Fitzgerald v. Pollard United States District Court, Southern District of California Case No. 3:20-cv-00848-JM-NLS Parties Plaintiff: Rhonda R. Fitzgerald, an individual and long-time Kaiser Permanente employee, filing individually and on behalf of all similarly situated prison visitors. Defendants: Marcus Pollard (Warden, Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility), Lieutenant C. Moore, Sergeant H. Cruz, Officer Jackson, Officer Little, and Does 1–10 (all correctional staff sued in their individual capacities). Download the Complaint HERE Download the Class Action Settlement HERE Factual Background of Fitzgerald v. Pollard On September 28, 2019, Fitzgerald traveled from...

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My Child Was Bitten by a Dog—What Can I Do?

A dog bite is a parent’s worst nightmare. You want your child to grow up loving animals and feeling comfortable interacting with them safely. Not only can a dog bite leave your child physically injured and disfigured, but it can also leave them significant mental trauma related to dogs for...

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What to Do If Police Violate Your Rights During a Traffic Stop

Police can violate your rights in a number of ways during a traffic stop, whether it is a wrongful decision to stop you in the first place or the conduct that they subject you to while they are dealing with you. If police have violated your rights, the experienced Los...

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Addressing Workplace Violence in Oregon’s Healthcare Sector

The Oregon legislature has proposed to take action to address rising instances of violence against healthcare workers. There is pending legislation that would impose a myriad of requirements on multiple types of healthcare providers with regard to preventing and reporting workplace violence. Healthcare Workers Are Often Victims of Workplace Violence...

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Coordinated Efforts: Why More Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury Lawyers Should Align

The alliance between workers’ compensation and personal injury lawyers isn’t about firm size or financial muscle — it’s about complementary areas of expertise serving a client’s overlapping legal needs. The injured worker entering a law office rarely knows whether their case has merit beyond the workers’ compensation system. A single...

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The Jones Act at a Glance

Enacted as Section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, the Jones Act regulates domestic (“cabotage”) shipping and creates a private-injury cause of action for qualifying maritime workers. (Cato Institute) The Jones Act gives seafarers vital protection: from the moment they’re hurt they receive “maintenance and cure” benefits, and...

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Recent Trends in Data Breach Litigation: What Victims Should Expect

If you have suffered harm because your important personal data has been compromised, you may be entitled to financial compensation. The experienced data breach attorneys at Federman & Sherwood can help you. Consumers are increasingly turning to the legal process to be paid for the damages associated with a data...

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How Florida’s School Drug-Free Zone Laws Could Increase Your Penalties

If you are convicted of drug crimes, certain factors could enhance the penalties that you may face. The experienced Florida criminal defense lawyers at The Alers Law Firm can help you mount a vigorous legal defense to charges that you face. Florida increases the severity of drug charges when the...

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How To Get A Free Case Evaluation After A Montana Trucking Accident

If you’re here, chances are your life just changed in an instant. Maybe a semi-truck ran a red light. Maybe you were rear-ended on I-15 by a commercial vehicle. Now, you’re injured, your car’s wrecked, the bills are piling up—and you’re not sure what to do next. You might be...

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