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Wildfires More Common Than Ever: How to Safeguard Your Property?

By Erik Larson posted 08-05-2021
Wildfires have increased enormously in the past two decades, and we cannot blame climate change entirely. Overpopulation, building houses in the remote areas on natural forest fire paths, and manmade fire cause the most severe damages than natural wildfire. People can avoid numerous dangers associated with wildfires if they take the necessary steps to fireproof their houses. Proper debris removal Always check your roof and garden for dry leaf debris during the hot climate and keep them clean. Remove the leaves clogging the drains, pipes, attic roofs, and dry grass in the garden. Trim away the bottom branches in giant trees around the house to prevent ...

What Counts as Sexual Harassment During a Police Search?

By Erik Larson posted 07-12-2021
Sexual harassment can be done in many forms, apart from rape or non-consensual sex. Both men and women can be subjected to sexual harassment by the authorities in various ways. The term sexual harassment refers to all unwelcome acts of sexual nature. The victims can complain about the police officer indulging in such activities if they know what kinds of actions count as sexual harassment or sexism. Verbal sexual harassment Verbal acts like calling a grown woman or a man a babe, doll, hunk, whistling at them, telling unwanted sexual jokes, and making sexual comments about the victim’s body parts come under sexual harassment. Asking about sexual ...

Reorganizing Your Career Goals After Repeated Failures

By Erik Larson posted 06-22-2021
It’s wonderful to dream big and to imagine yourself as chairman of a board of directors in a company but you have to get there first. What goals of yours are going to make big career dreams come true. Certainly, the best colleges and schools can help. Accredited law schools the only way Unrealistic goals and those that your parents make you do are just two reasons that can make you fail repeatedly with your career. It's a law degree you’re after instead of being an accountant. When you choose between the online law schools in California , make sure it’s an accredited law school. Online law schools in California, the best one being Abraham Lincoln ...

How to Deal with a Low Settlement Offer?

By Erik Larson posted 06-07-2021
Some people do not understand that interacting with an insurance adjuster can be difficult. It's certainly not a funny thing to go through a road accident and injury yourself. Once the insurance company accepts liability, the negotiation begins. If you decide to handle the case yourself, you must be prepared to deal with a lot of issues, and a lower compensation offer than you might deserve. In this article, you are going to find some tactics and options on how to handle your case . Remain friendly Dealing with insurance adjusters isn't easy. But getting all angry and frustrated doesn't serve your purposes, on the contrary: it often makes the ...

The Best Career Options for Military Veterans in Related Fields

By Erik Larson posted 05-19-2021
Employers appreciate the strong work ethic, discipline, perseverance, problem-solving abilities, and leadership skills that military veterans often bring to the workplace. Veterans are usually highly adaptable, which means that they have a number of career choices in the civilian world. They can use the skills they picked up on active duty to transition into a career where employers value what they bring to the table. Security and protection jobs Security and protection jobs can be a good fit for military veterans and can come with competitive earning potential. An entry-level security guard won’t earn much but elite private security professionals are ...

CT Prosecutors Oppose a New Criminal Justice Reform Proposal

By Erik Larson posted 05-10-2021
According to a report obtained by The Associated Press, Connecticut prosecutors oppose a criminal justice reform that would allow people charged with minor offenses to avoid an electronic record of their arrest, citing that significant flaws with the proposal make it infeasible. Under a law passed last year, the chief state's attorney's office was mandated to release a report on requiring prosecutors to review all criminal charges before they make it onto court dockets. In contrast to other states, Connecticut has an unusual process in which police charges are automatically entered into dockets, providing a searchable public record on the state court ...

Why You Should Not Delay Filing a Divorce in a Failing Marriage

By Erik Larson posted 05-02-2021
Staying in a marriage that does not seem to work is way worse than deciding to move on ahead in life. It may feel overwhelming to make such a decision at first, but it is also important to allow yourself the time to accept that you and your need and would be better off without each other. Delaying the decision to file for a divorce brings about challenges that get tougher with time. If you know that this marriage is not working, then it is best to have a conversation on filing a divorce with your partner. Standing at a financial risk It seems like an easier option to take a break or stay separately from your partner when you realize ...

Key Employment Law Pointers Gig Workers Need to Know

By Erik Larson posted 05-02-2021
Covid-19 has sent people scrambling for anything that represents a job. Many have lost their jobs and a gig economy has been created whether you have a full-time job or now. Now American gig-ers need to know what law implications exist. Worker classification and the law Thousands upon thousands of Americans work in the gig industry, but now there is an issue about who qualifies for benefits like unemployment insurance and workers' compensation. Gig workers or independent contractors are far cheaper to hire than employees and Lacy Law Firm has their hands full assisting companies on worker classification. They’ve got queries around gig workers ...

Safety Tips to Avoid Vehicle Accidents

By Erik Larson posted 04-27-2021
Vehicle accidents can cause significant disruptions to your life. You might be without your car for some time while it is being repaired. Even worse, you might be facing the uphill battle of recovering from injuries sustained in an accident. Some injuries are so profound that they have life-altering consequences. While you have no control over how road users behave, there are steps you can take to lessen your risk of being involved in a vehicle accident: Maintaining a safe following distance A Kansas City personal injury attorney from the Devkota Law Firm says that many vehicle accidents could be avoided if drivers maintained a safe following ...

How To Make Your E-commerce Website Accessible To Avoid Lawsuits

By Erik Larson posted 04-26-2021
As an eCommerce store, your primary goal is to attract as many people to your store as possible, and keep them coming back for more. An important reason a lot of online stores spend hugely on including various features and functionalities to improve customer experience . What most stores forget to consider, however, is the large number of potential visitors that are disabled. Most times, web accessibility takes the backseat or even totally forgotten about when eCommerce stores are optimized . However, an inaccessible store in this increasingly digitized world can affect the success of your store. Not only will it affect the number of visitors you ...

4 Tips How You Can Pose for a Nice Mugshot

By Erik Larson posted 04-25-2021
For many years, celebrity mugshots circulating online have become such a huge public spectacle. And it’s not hard to see why. Celebrities are persons of interest and as such, if they are arrested, the world would like to know what’s going on there. But there’s actually a lot that we can learn from the mug shots of celebs circulating online. Getting arrested these days isn’t that hard. Police officers can book you in for something small and this means that your mug shot will obviously be taken. You should also know that mug shots are part of the public record. In essence, the police officer can at their discretion release that shot for everybody ...

Understanding Car Insurance Legislation in Connecticut

By Erik Larson posted 04-19-2021
Connecticut has thousands of miles of roadways taking you past charming inns and historic sites. About 3 million drivers use those roads every day. In the span of one year, the average Connecticut driver will travel 8,700 miles. There are bound to be some accidents. That is why, under current state law, any person seeking to obtain or retain a driver's license or registration in Connecticut must meet financial responsibility requirements. This includes liability coverage and uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage . Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage provides financial compensation for bodily injury to the car owner, passengers, or ...

How to ensure a smooth car accident settlement process

By Erik Larson posted 04-12-2021
Apart from practicing proper driving skills , every cautious driver should also know what to do in the event of a car accident. Although no one likes to think about the possibility of being involved in a car crash, it’s important to know your rights and responsibilities in situations like these. If you’re unfortunate enough to suffer injuries and damages as a result of a car crash that wasn’t caused by your negligence, you are entitled to file a personal injury claim with the insurance company of the party at fault. The compensation you’ll receive is supposed to cover for your medical bills and all other damages and loss you’ve experienced because of ...

Maintaining the Quality of Life and Physical Performance After the 60s

By Erik Larson posted 04-07-2021
The need for all kinds of care services for older adults living at home is going to increase. This is because the costs of living in retirement homes have increased beyond what most can afford. Care will be required to manage any ailments the elderly have and to also provide assistance with daily living to ensure they can continue to live independently. Regain your independence Some elderly people can’t walk and some can only walk a little way. This is when assistive devices can help them maintain the quality of life they were once used to. Items such as wheelchairs, mobility scooters and lift chairs, among others, can all assist with ...

Approaching a Lawyer after Injuries Sustained from a Dog Bite

By Erik Larson posted 03-15-2021
Getting bitten by a dog is a traumatic experience on its own but the question - is it worth suing over - has always lingered. Well, the dispute has been settled because you can claim damages and get compensation after getting bit by a dog. Since there are many gray areas in terms of what can be claimed and how getting a lawyer to do the job for you cannot be stressed enough. Here are the steps to follow when approaching a lawyer after sustaining injuries from a dog bite: Gather all the necessary details After getting bitten by a dog, try to gather all the details necessary, such as the legal names of the owner. Even if you do not know them, try to ...

What Can Payday Loan Consolidation Do for Me?

By Erik Larson posted 03-05-2021
If you don’t have a credit history and lack cash flow, you probably know what payday loans are . Payday loans and other no-credit-check loans aren’t ideal lending options, thanks to their high-interest rates. Therefore, it’s best to avoid this type of arrangement entirely. If you are left without recourse and find yourself in debt, you might want to consider payday loan consolidation. Companies like DebtHammer offer consolidation programs specifically for payday loans. Let’s take a closer look at how a payday loan consolidation program can help you. What is Debt Consolidation? Essentially, debt consolidation is when you take out ...

The Risks Associated With Taking Out More Than One Payday Loan

By Erik Larson posted 03-05-2021
Most of us are entirely too familiar with the feeling of finding ourselves in an emergency without the finances that’ll allow us to deal with it. Payday loans were designed to help you out of such circumstances. In essence, this type of loan is a small cash advance to see you through to your next paycheck. Unfortunately, courtesy of this credit, many people often find themselves trapped in a cycle of debt. Instead of dealing with their problems head-on, many consumers opt to take out more than one payday loan . Although it may provide short-term relief, this type of lending is associated with exorbitant interest rates and typically has to be ...

Should you file a car accident injury lawsuit?

By Erik Larson posted 02-17-2021
Some states consider a car accident lawsuit an option if you have a car crash that wasn't your fault. But it's not always the best option to take the case to court. You were driving to work when another car hit you. You got injuries due to the crash, and you filed a car insurance claim with the insurance provider. Still, the settlement negotiations take too much time, and no one seems to care that you paid for medical treatment and property repair. You and your lawyer consider that the insurer doesn't provide a fair amount. Should you file for a lawsuit and settle in the court ? The only reason to file a personal injury lawsuit is money. The jury ...

The Legalities for Pedestrians on the Road

By Erik Larson posted 02-08-2021
Public roads weren’t all designed with pedestrians in mind. Yet, many civilians frequent our streets daily and put their lives at risk. Fatalities among pedestrians have increased over the last few years. Therefore, all road users need to make sure they obey the rules and know what to do when an accident occurs. Contributing Factors to Pedestrian Fatalities Alcohol Many motor vehicle accidents are mostly caused by someone driving under the influence of alcohol. It’s proven that being intoxicated can impair your judgment and slow down your reflex action. You can find this same behavior in inebriated pedestrians. So, caution should be exercised ...

Ridesharing Car Accident: Driver and Passenger Rights

By Erik Larson posted 01-29-2021
Ridesharing companies have seen their businesses expand significantly since their launch. They are easy-to-access and convenient and have provided work opportunities for thousands of people in many countries. Some of us struggle to remember what life was like before we could summon a ride with a few taps on our smartphone screens. However, as with any vehicle, an accident in a ridesharing car can happen within seconds. As a passenger, you could sustain serious injuries and need to claim the resultant costs. What are your rights? Claim from the guilty party If an accident was not the rideshare driver’s fault, both driver and passenger could pursue ...