THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF WORKPLACE SEXUAL HARASSMENT CLAIMS
Certain types of discrimination in the workplace have long been taboo, giving rise to legal claims for injury, including lost wages, as well as constructive discharge. Sexual harassment is considered a form of discrimination and typically takes one of two forms in the...
FILING A PERSONAL INJURY LAWSUIT AFTER A WORKPLACE INJURY
When you've suffered an injury on the job, your first course of action is often to file a claim for workers' compensation benefits. There are good reasons to do so-if your claim is approved, you'll likely start receiving benefits within weeks. But there can be other...
THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF DAMAGES IN A PERSONAL INJURY ACTION
When you've been hurt because of someone else's carelessness or negligence, some of your losses may be obvious while others are not as apparent. As a general rule, you'll be able to file a personal injury action seeking two potential types of damages, or compensation...
UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN A CRIMINAL AND A CIVIL PROCEEDING
In the American judicial system, there are essentially two different procedures: criminal prosecutions and civil lawsuits. Though the same court may hear both civil and criminal matters, they are very distinct, with different rules and features. Here's a brief...
