If you are wondering, “Is Workers Compensation the exclusive remedy for constructions accidents,?” the answer is that sometimes there are additional ways to collect compensation.
Yes, you can sue the city if you fall on the sidewalk. The City must have "actual notice" of the defect in the sidewalk, and a claim must be filed with 90 days of the occurrence. It is only worthwhile to sue the City for a fall on the sidewalk is you have sustained a very serious injury. This is because litigation against the City is expensive, and the investment is not merited unless there are enough "damages" to collect.
This woman speaks out "loud and clear" about what she expects from an attorney. The "me too" movement has empowered women to let their wishes be known and to refuse to tolerate disrespectful and inappropriate behavior. Back in "the day," expectations for the personality of a professional were very low. Doctors could lord over patients, telling them what to do, not answering questions - just telling them to do what they are told. People would put up with this, and comment that he "doesn't have a great bedside manner." Well, that's unacceptable now for any type of professional.
The law takes into account the immaturity and fragility of children and creates laws that have a higher level of protection than those that apply to […]
