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COVID19: When OSHA Fails To Respond To Workplace Exposures 4 y
Five decades since the enactment of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, top labor unions say the agency responsible for implementing this law has and continues to fail to protect American employees from workplace exposures to Covid-19.
The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) released a report in October 2020 showing that thousands of complaints lodged by workers voicing concerns about risks of workplace exposures to Covid-19 had gone uninvestigated. Even the few companies that OSHA found at fault simply got a slap on the wrist, the report further states.
Investigation of Few Complaints
Through October 1, 2020, OSHA commenced investigations into just 198 of the over 9,000 Covid-19-related complaints it received from workers. Out of all those complaints, over 2,000 or ... read more Can the bankruptcy trustee seize my PI settlement ? 4 y
Can the bankruptcy trustee seize my PI settlement or SSDI benefits?
Personal injury settlements and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits may be seized by the bankruptcy trustee, but it’s possible to protect them through state and federal exemptions. Disability benefits and personal injury payments may be considered assets in bankruptcy, regardless of whether the claim or lawsuit was filed before or after bankruptcy. If the payment is not claimed as exempt, the trustee will take the money received and pay creditors in the bankruptcy. How PI settlements or SSDI benefits will be affected by bankruptcy will depend on:
The typ ... read more Staffing Shortages Lead to Neglect in Nursing Homes 4 y
Inadequate nursing home staffing puts elderly residents at risk of neglect. When nursing home facilities do not have enough staff to give all the patients adequate attention, the standard of care reduces, and residents are put at risk.
Inadequate nursing home staffing puts elderly residents at risk of neglect. When nursing home facilities do not have enough staff to give all the patients adequate attention, the standard of care reduces, and residents are put at risk. Workers are forced to prioritize certain duties over others. For instance, they may overlook responsibilities like controlling accident hazards, preventing infections, improving resident well-being, and maintaining sanitary conditions. At the same time, there’s a greater risk that nursing home staff will commit abusive acts when they’re extremely ... read more Can you sell your home during construction defect litigation 4 y
While the home buyer and seller may encounter some difficulties throughout the process, it's possible to sell a home during construction defect litigation. However, it's important to understand how to avoid further problems during litigation and problems with liability going forward.
The following are some factors to consider when attempting to sell a home while construction defect litigation is pending.
While the home buyer and seller may encounter some difficulties throughout the process, it's possible to sell a home during construction defect litigation. However, it's important to understand how to avoid further problems during litigation and problems with liability going forward.
The following are some factors to consider when attempting to sell a home while construction defect litigation is pending.
What Qualifies as a Construction Defect?
Construction defects are any issue found with design, construction materials, or workmanship that could ... read more Stay at Home Mom? Win Custody and Use Divorce Funds to Make 5 y
Stay at home moms who are getting divorced often have limited funds and little or no income which can make a custody battle intimidating. Fortunately, there are several ways women can obtain the finances they need to win custody of their children and make a fresh start.
Financial Fears Stay at Home Moms Face
Many stay at home moms have been out of the workforce for quite some time. Some have put their careers on hold for their children while others suffered workplace injuries, relocated, or simply gave up their jobs. This leaves many women depending on the income of their significant other. Without a full-time job or regular income of their own, divorce is often a frightening experience. Worries surface about:
Whether they will be able to afford to stay in their homes
How they will make loan and credit card p ... read more What to Expect After a Serious Crash (and How to Recover). 5 y
Immediately after a serious car crash, people usually experience shock and don't feel the full extent of his or her injuries until hours or several days afterward. Injuries from these accidents can vary from minor bruises and scrapes, to much more serious injuries. They also affect each body part differently. Treatment and recovery for many crash victims also differ depending on the body part injured and its severity.
Common Physical and Psychological Injuries and Symptoms After A Major Car Accident
Concussions
These are the most common injuries and can be caused by hitting the head on a windshield, roof, loose objects, side window, steering wheel, or other people. This causes the brain to bounce inside the skull, causing chemical changes in the brain. Concussion symptoms may not manifest right away and can take days or weeks to appear. Some of the symptoms to watch out for include; headaches, nausea, dizziness, neck pain, trouble concentrating, ringing in the ears, and blurr ... read more |