Dealing with an abusive supervisor is an egregious situation that people in the workforce may be forced to contend with. Unable to leave a job due to financial reasons, an employee may end up being repeatedly bullied by an out-of-control boss. People in positions of authority may think they can get away with these actions, but complete immunity is not something the law affords. Depending on the severity of the abuse, an employee who suffers from severe harassment-induced mental stress may be able to sue an employer for the brutal actions of a supervisor.
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Drug addiction can have a negative impact on your application for Social Security disability. Depending on the effect that the addiction has had on your health, there is a chance that the Social Security Administration (SSA) will reject your application. If you are planning on applying for disability and have a drug addiction, here is what you need to know.
Will Your Application Be Automatically Denied?
Admitting to drug use does not necessarily mean that your application for disability benefits will be automatically denied.
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Actor Jim Carrey's legal woes have suddenly doubled now that both the mother of his ex-girlfriend and the woman's estranged husband have both filed wrongful death claims, a type of personal-injury claim, against him. Many people may question how this is even possible since the actor's ex-girlfriend actually took her own life. Can someone really be held accountable for the suicide of another? This is what you should know.
You have to prove a direct link between the defendant and the suicide.
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Have you or your significant other recently been involved in an automobile accident? Are you wondering what to do next? Being in an accident that wasn't your fault can be devastating. Not only do you have to deal with your injuries, but you may also have to deal with an uncooperative insurance company. You are probably wondering what can be done to make your life easier. One thought that you may have already discarded is that of hiring an attorney to take your case.
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If you have sustained injuries from a slip or fall on private property, then it may be worth pursuing a personal injury claim to get reimbursed for medical bills, missed work, and even the pain and suffering that comes along with your injury. When you hire a personal injury lawyer for your claim, here are some of the key questions to review with them.
How Liable Is the Company?
The company can also have varied liability, depending on their relationship to you.
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