What workplace sexual harassment means may vary depending on where you live and what the laws in your state are. That said, sexual harassment laws are consistent across North America. Sexual harassment is generally defined as any unwelcome conduct or comments. These are based on a person’s sex or sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender
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Plaintiffs’ medical malpractice lawsuits are becoming increasingly difficult to win. In fact, between 1992 and 2014, the rate of successful medical malpractice cases fell by nearly 56%, according to studies. More than ever, having an experienced NYC medical malpractice attorney on your side is critical. If you were hurt due to a medical professional’s error,
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The National Institutes of Health reports that domestic violence affects roughly ten million people yearly. It equates to one in four women while one in nine men. A medical professional may treat a victim of such an attack at some point in their career. We see many women’s studies (feminist studies and medical research) on brain injuries,
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The #MeToo social media movement has empowered victims of sexual harassment — both men and women — to come forward and express their tales. Men from the entertainment sector to the federal government have resigned in the aftermath of sexual misconduct claims. But what happens when the employer is a woman and the victim is
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People strive to treat each other with respect and kindness, but the sad reality is that perversions persist under the table. In workplaces, employees expect to do their job in a safe and inspiring environment, but situations like sexual harassment are ever-prevalent. While no employer wants to support or believe sexual harassment is happening in
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Lead is a natural element found in small amounts in the earth’s crust. It may be industrially useful, but it can cause devastating effects on humans, animals, and even the environment. Lead poisoning occurs when lead dust or lead fumes are inhaled. It can happen during the use of leaded gasoline or lead-based paints. Once
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Ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft might be liable for your injuries if you were involved in an accident while using their service. The nature of these circumstances is continually shifting, making it challenging to negotiate them. But recovering damages may not always need a lawsuit. As a rule, these ridesharing businesses provide $1 million
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In the United States, medical negligence is far too prevalent. According to this assessment, medical negligence is the third biggest cause of mortality in the United States, trailing only heart disease and cancer. For this reason, having an accident lawyer in these kinds of cases is crucial to get fairly compensated for medical errors. It
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Every kind of accident in a workplace has a corresponding civil action. However, each person who wants to file for a case can only do so for a limited time. That limit is called the statute of limitations. While that law exists, there are some exceptions to it. If you want to understand how slip-and-fall
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Car accidents are an unfortunate thing, but sadly, they occur daily. Every year, over six million automotive accidents are recorded in the United States, equivalent to 16,000-17,000 accidents daily. Should accidents happen to you or your family, a lapse in judgment might ruin your chances of collecting compensation for your injuries. Thankfully, a vehicle accident
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