Were You Affected By A Federally-Declared Disaster? Take These Things To Your Tax Preparer's Office

Posted on: 28 January 2016

If you are preparing to file your taxes, you have probably already gathered up all of your tax forms, income information and household information. If you were affected by a federally-declared disaster during the tax year, however, chances are good that you are missing a few things that you should be taking to your tax preparation professional. These are the things that you should bring if you want to qualify for as many tax breaks as possible. [Read More]

Tips For Avoiding 3 Commons Errors Made When Filing An ERISA Disability Claim

Posted on: 17 January 2016

If you are now disabled and cannot work, you may be eligible to file an ERISA disability claim, which is also known as the Employee Retirement Income Security Act claim. Since the requirements and policies associated with ERISA disability claims vary from one employer to the next, it is important to be aware of the requirements for filing this type of claim from your employer. In addition, you will also need to know how to avoid some of the more common mistakes that are often made. [Read More]

Key Defense Strategies In Car Accident Lawsuits

Posted on: 11 January 2016

If you are the defendant in an auto accident lawsuit, you might need every legal tool at your disposal to avoid having a guilty verdict or excessive damage award rendered against you. Fortunately, there are several possible defenses in these types of personal injury cases. This article looks at some of the key defense strategies that could avert or minimize a negative result in your case.  Negligence One of the most common defenses is that the plaintiff in the case was negligent and therefore partially responsible for the accident. [Read More]

Crossing An Imaginary Line: What To Do When Sexual Harassment Invades Your Workplace

Posted on: 22 December 2015

Enjoying the camaraderie of the people in your office can help to strengthen the cohesion of the entire staff and alleviate stress and boredom. Sometimes, however, words and gestures seemingly offered up in the spirit of fun cross an imaginary line, devolving into sexually harassing behavior that no employee should have to endure. Unfortunately, many people, both male and female, often try to overlook this type of behavior to avoid making a scene or because they fear becoming an outcast. [Read More]