The ride you took through a ride-sharing program may have seemed like a good idea at the time simply because it was cheap; however, you may wonder if this was the best choice after the driver struck another car. Ride-sharing programs can be good, but there are also liability issues that may create problems for you. If this recently happened to you, here are three things you may want to know.
- The number of people on disability has been increasing rapidly throughout the years. In the early 90's the ratio of workers to those on disability was 35.5:1. By 2012, the ratio changed to 16.3:1. So why is it so difficult for those who need disability to actually receive it? These skyrocketing numbers may be the cause. The number of people on disability is so alarming; they want to ensure people aren't receiving disability when they don't actually need it.
- Since 49% of all fatal car accidents happen at night, you may want to be more careful when driving at this dangerous time of day. Below is more information for helping you drive safer at night, decreasing your chances of being involved in an accident. Clean Your Windshield Every Time You Stop For Gas Bugs, dirt, and dust that strike your windshield while you are driving not only block your line of sight, but they also reflect headlights and streetlamps as they pass by.
- When you think about worker's compensation benefits, you probably think about falls, cuts or other similar accidents. Although these are common reasons for worker's compensation claims, they are not the only ones. In fact, you may even be able to file a claim for worker's compensation benefits if you've suffered a repetitive motion injury like carpal tunnel syndrome. Here's a look at what you need to know about carpal tunnel and worker's compensation claims.
- If you've been arrested for possession of illegal drugs or paraphernalia following a routine traffic stop, you may be wondering whether you have any legal recourse against potential jail time or steep fines and court costs. Fortunately, there are several defenses you may be able to use to rebut the legality of the traffic stop or search that led to your arrest. Read on to learn more about defending yourself against a charge of illegal drug possession.