With plans to have a large property constructed, there are many people that you will need to get involved in the process, including plumbers, electricians, and construction contractors. However, you might not have realized that you should also get a construction attorney involved in the process before the construction even begins. Hiring a construction attorney in advance will save you time, help you avoid potential mistakes during the building phase, and allow you to make sure you stay compliant with laws surrounding construction in the area where you will have the property built.
- Many employers provide long-term disability coverage for their workers as a benefit for working at the company. If you find yourself with an injury or health issue that prevents you from working for a significant amount of time, you will need to file a claim for long-term disability with your employer's insurance company. However, it is possible that your claim could be denied. The following are a few ways that an attorney can help prevent this from happening.
- While trichloroethylene (TCE) is a very effective and inexpensive solvent in industrial applications, it's also extremely hazardous to human health. TCE is so dangerous that its use was banned in food and cosmetic products, and the Environmental Protection Agency considered banning its use entirely. However, the ban never occurred, and the use of TCE is still very common. Companies are required to treat TCE as hazardous waste, so they need to take care when disposing of it.
- You might have been injured during your commute either to or from work and now you wonder whether or not you are eligible for worker's compensation. For the most part, many states don't allow you to receive worker's compensation if you were commuting because it's not considered part of the working day as a whole. There are certain exceptions, however to this. You just might be able to receive worker's compensation if you were injured during very specific circumstances.
- If you are an employee and you find yourself in an unpleasant situation with your employer, you do not have to face the situation on your own. There are a host of labor laws that are designed to protect you in the workplace, and a labor litigation service can help you present your case to your employer and work with you to a favorable conclusion. Claim Type #1: Discrimination & Harassment