Do You Qualify for Worker’s Compensation?

Posted on: 5 January 2015

Once your bankruptcy attorney determines which set of exemptions apply in your bankruptcy case, you need to calculate how much your property is worth.These calculations are based on what it would cost to buy similar items in used condition and not on the cost of replacing your stuff with new items. Depending on the items, calculating value can be difficult. For items that are difficult to calculate, such as an ongoing business or a lawsuit from which you can receive compensation, your lawyer can do the calculations.
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Posted on: 30 December 2014

In Canadian employment law, there is an important distinction between the concepts of wrongful dismissal and termination without cause. Whether or not a terminated employee can sue their previous employer for an unjust termination is largely dependent on this distinction. It's important that those who are interested in legally pursuing a lawsuit against their employer determine if their situation demonstrates a case of wrongful dismissal. Once a termination has been identified as a wrongful dismissal, the terminated employee is eligible for compensation.
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Posted on: 15 October 2014

You never know what may happen—one day you may be here, and another you may be gone. The loved ones you leave behind have a lot of things to deal with, but there are some things you can do to make it easier for them. Estate planning can help you give your family security when you are gone. Here are five steps you can take to make sure it is easier for them:
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Posted on: 16 September 2014

While it's never a fun thing to do, sometimes you simply cannot avoid calling a lawyer. If you find yourself in any one of these following scenarios, calling a personal injury lawyer might be in your best interest. 1. You get blamed for the automobile accident When the car accident you were in wasn't your fault but the other party is blaming you, it's time to call a personal injury lawyer.
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