In most areas, companies must buy workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. In other states, large, financially stable companies must insure themselves, while small companies have no coverage requirement. When a person is hurt at work, the claim is filed...
There's a misconception that child support is only supposed to cover the bare essentials, such as clothing and food. However, the truth is that child support is intended to cover a variety of expenses, such as entertainment, school fees, medical bills, and...
In personal injury cases such as slip-and-falls or car accidents, there are two types of damages that are available: economic and general. Economic damages are those that are easily quantifiable, such as lost income, medical bills and property damage. General damages...
Opening and running a business can be both exciting and daunting, especially when a person considers the significant financial and legal risks that are involved in the process. In order to protect both the business and its owner, it's best for every entrepreneur to...
Underage drinking in West Virginia is not a victim-less crime. In 2012, six people died, and 305 were seriously injured in car accidents attributed to underage drinking. Violent crimes associated with underage drinking included five murders and 3,000 non-fatal...